Accountant

Salary: Salary PSCA, Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938+ Superannuation

About Us

The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission is a specialist industrial tribunal and court of record. Established by the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), the Commission resolves disputes about industrial matters, including any matter relating to the work, privileges, rights or duties of employers or employees in industry.

The Department of the Registrar provides administration, advice and support to enable the general community, employee and employer associations, industrial practitioners and government agencies to make applications to the Commission, the Industrial Magistrates Court and the Industrial Appeal Court.

Our Values

- Excellence in Customer Service
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Accountability and Integrity
- Respect and inclusiveness
- Collaboration and team spirit

About the Role

As our Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring effective delivery of a broad range of financial services—from accounts payable and receivable, cash management, corporate credit card administration and fixed asset control. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, ensuring financial operations run smoothly and are compliant with relevant policies and procedures.

You’ll also provide key support to the Finance Manager in financial and management reporting, taxation and statutory obligations, analysis, and audit engagements, while contributing to strong governance through the administration of contracts and procurement processes. You will help to shape policies and procedures and champion these messages throughout the Department.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with demonstrated experience in accounting who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, along with a genuine commitment to managing financial information with accuracy, care, and integrity.

You demonstrate a strong commitment to accountability, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of your work. Your communication skills are clear, respectful, and professional, enabling you to convey information effectively both verbally and in writing.

You are a proactive and confident leader who collaborates well with colleagues and stakeholders, contributing positively to a cohesive and productive team environment.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations . Everyone leads in a context, and the leadership context for this position is Leading Others .

How to Apply

If you would like to join our supportive and committed team, please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter of no more than 3 pages, addressing the following 4 criteria from the Job Description Form:

- Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, controls, processing, statutory and monthly financial reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Financial Management Information Systems and a high level of Excel skills.
- Lead collectively: You seek to build and maintain effective working relationships with others and are mindful of the partnerships that support your efforts to deliver value for your team and work area.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting which provides eligibility for membership to CPA Australia or ICAA.

Your application should provide sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role.

Please note an assessment of the remaining selection criteria will occur throughout various stages in the selection process.

For Further Job-Related Information

For further information on this exciting opportunity please contact John Coles, Finance Manager on (08) 9420 4413 or email john.coles@wairc.wa.gov.au.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe and positive workplace culture. We firmly believe that the best services come from a workplace, where varied views are welcomed and encouraged every day. Diversity and inclusion is valued and we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We particularly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

If you require any reasonable modifications to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please reach out to HR@wairc.wa.gov.au . Our People and Culture Team will assist you and ensure that your accessibility requirements are considered.

Working With Us

We offer a supportive, diverse, and innovative environment with great benefits including, however not limited to:

- Great central CBD location.
- Generous leave provisions which include personal leave, an additional 3 public service holidays per year, purchased leave and parental/adoption leave.
- Wellbeing program which includes onsite ergonomic massage, skin cancer screenings and ergonomic assessments.
- Employee assistance program which includes professional counselling and assistance for employees and families.
- Choice of Government Superannuation Scheme or superannuation scheme of choice.
- Salary packaging options.
- Further career development and ongoing training opportunities.

Other Conditions

There is one permanent full-time position available.

Other Conditions

This process may be used to fill other similar permanent or fixed term positions that may arise throughout the Department for the 6 months following the approval of the initial recruitment decision.

Australian Permanent Residency status is a minimum requirement for permanent appointment to the WA Public Sector. Appointment will be subject to a successful Criminal Record Screening clearance.

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