Manager Financial Accounting

Overview

Join to apply for the Manager Financial Accounting & Manager Financial Accounting Assets role at Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.

Join one of WA's most innovative and forward-thinking agencies to be part of something rewarding and exciting. The Manager Financial Accounting and Manager Financial Accounting Assets are responsible for leading the financial accounting, reporting and compliance of the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage with statutory and regulatory obligations.

We have 2 x permanent full-time positions available for immediate filling:

• Level 7 Manager Financial Accounting Assets (00026640)

This is a pool recruitment process for permanent full-time and fixed term full-time opportunities. This pool may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.

Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

To be successful for the Manager Financial Accounting position, you need to demonstrate

• Extensive experience leading and managing in a large financial services environment.
• Substantial knowledge of current and emerging trends in financial and asset accounting, including Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Management Act 2006 and Treasurer's Instructions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, promoting and implementing financial accounting services in response to government stakeholder expectations and broader community values.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (sound knowledge of TechnologyOne system is preferable).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and tax data to provide strategic insights.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful for the Manager Financial Accounting Assets position, you need to demonstrate

• Extensive experience leading and managing in a large financial services environment including in-depth knowledge of current and emerging trends in financial and land and building asset accounting, including Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Management Act 2006, and Treasurer's Instructions.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (sound knowledge of TechnologyOne system is preferable) including strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and tax data to provide strategic insights.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Possession of a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline and current membership of the Chartered Accountants Australian and New Zealand (CAANZ) or CPA Australia or the Institute of Public Accountants.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
• Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

How to apply

All applications are submitted online. Select 'Apply for Job', located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• Applicants must submit a copy of their relevant degree in order to be considered for this role.
• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees. Max 3 pages.
• A written application of no more than 2 pages demonstrating why you are attracted to the advertised position(s) and how your skills and experience would support you in delivering the nominated role(s) (see the attached JDFs which outline the day to day responsibilities of each position).

Please ensure you clearly select which position (or positions) you are applying for when submitting your application.

Further Information

If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 6551 9324 or email tina.fu@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Tina Fu or to seek her assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002 or email us at aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers: Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727; SMS relay – 0423 677 767.

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.

Closing Date – Monday 1 September 2025 @ 4:00pm

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the link to Jobs WA to apply.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Government Administration, Financial Services, and Accounting

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