Accountant (Senior Finance)

4 days ago

Albany, Western Australia Shire of Ravensthorpe Full time $139,942 per year

Accountant (Senior Finance)

Full- Time

Total Salary Package up to $139,942

About the role

The Shire of Ravensthorpe has an opportunity available for a highly motivated, team focused, energetic and passionate person with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Corporate Services Team.

This is a Full-Time position requiring work from Monday to Friday, within standard hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, totalling 38 hours per week. The role will be based across both the Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun offices.

As the successful candidate, you will provide a wide range of accounting support services, including financial management systems and asset accounting. You will also oversee finance, Rates and customer service functions, managing a team of up to four. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the HR/Payroll Manager, who oversees the remaining Corporate Services team. Your primary focus will be on financial accounting, management accounting, systems accounting, asset accounting, and providing administrative support.

We are ideally looking for someone with formal accounting qualifications or who is currently studying towards obtaining them. This role offers a great opportunity for career development for those looking to advance their career in accounting in the local government industry, by receiving strong mentorship from an experienced senior manager CPA and also excellent promotional opportunity within the next few years.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Les Mainwaring, Executive Manager Corporate Services by calling on to discuss the requirements and opportunities for this position.

Conditions

Applicants must have or be willing to successfully obtain:

  • Accounting qualifications
  • Leadership experience
  • Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol.
  • National police clearance.

What's in it for you?

A total salary package will be offered dependent on qualifications, skills and experience as per the Ravensthorpe Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2023.

There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with SOR

  • A competitive, Enterprise Bargaining Agreement-based salary with annual increments
  • 12% superannuation
  • Additional 5% superannuation with co contributions
  • $114 per week pro rata allowance for full and part time employees residing within the Shire, to assist with the living costs associated with living in an isolated area
  • Two additional days of leave per year (local government holidays)
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
  • Free Gym and Pool season pass for all full and part time employees
  • Free Annual Flu shot

Location

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is a local government area of 13,551 square kilometres, in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Shire is located on the stunning Fitzgerald Coast region and is the year-round gateway to one of the largest and most botanically significant National Parks in Australia, the Fitzgerald National Park. Home to the internationally recognised Fitzgerald Biosphere, it is also bordered by the newly created South Coast Marine Park. The area is often described as an undiscovered wilderness, encompassing the settlements of Ravensthorpe, Hopetoun, Jerdacuttup, Munglinup and Fitzgerald, the shire is located five hours south east of Perth, two hours west of Esperance and three hours east of Albany.

The Shire has a population of 2, and is a beautiful and family friendly place to settle that offers a healthy lifestyle, the Shire of Ravensthorpe is made up of strong communities, with locals who are passionate about agriculture, art, wildflowers, history, the environment, sport, fishing and recreation. The primary industries include farming, tourism and mining.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

  • A current resume outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  • A covering letter outlining your suitable experience for the position and why you are interested in this field of work.
  • The contact details of two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your application. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current Supervisor or Manager.

Applications can be emailed to or posted to PO Box 43, Ravensthorpe WA 6346, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ravensthorpe and marked Confidential – Accountant no later than 4pm Thursday 25th September, 2025.

Supporting a diverse workforce

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is a family friendly and equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equality and diversity. We value the unique diversity that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth bring to our workforce.

We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Matthew Bird

Chief Executive Officer

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