Financial Accountant

As part of a recent restructure within the Finance team, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is inviting applications from experienced Senior Financial Accountants and Financial Accounting Support Officers to fill newly established roles.

The Level 5,
Financial Accounting Support Officer
, undertakes audits and month-end financial accounting activities, assisting with the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and reports for inclusion in the Annual Report and other reporting requirements for the Department and Statutory Authorities

The Level 6,
Senior Financial Accountant
, is responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting, reporting and compliance of the Department's general ledger. This includes developing and implementing policies, processes and procedures for accounting, accruals, classification, disclosures, and reporting ensuring adherence to Treasurer's Instructions, Treasurer's Guidelines, Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) and all other relevant laws and regulations.

This role involves preparing the department's annual financial statements and accompanying notes and requires in-depth knowledge of the Australian taxation laws. Additionally, this position requires strong analytical skills and effective leadership in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. It plays a key role in ensuring effective governance, transparency and financial accountability within the Department.

This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, and fixed term full-time opportunities. There is one Financial Accounting Support Officer (Level 5) full-time temporary position, and one Senior Financial Accountant (level 6) full-time permanent position available, for immediate appointment. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months.

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 Level 5, Financial Accounting Support Officer position, you need to demonstrate the below requirements:

1. Possession of a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline.
2. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in financial and asset accounting, including Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Management Act 2006, and Treasurer's Instructions.
3. Ability to develop, promote and implement financial accounting services in response to governmental and stakeholder expectations, and broader community values.
4. Understanding of business, financial and human resource management.
5. Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency.

The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

To be successful for the
Senior Financial Accountant
position, you need to demonstrate the below requirements:

1. Possession of a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline and current membership to the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
2. In-depth knowledge of current and emerging trends in financial accounting, including Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Management Act 2006, and Treasurer's Instructions.
3. Advanced proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (sound knowledge of TechnologyOne system is preferable).
4. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and tax data to provide strategic insights and excellent communication skills for engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
5. Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency.

The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

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:

• Clear copy of your tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline and current membership to the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• A maximum three (3) page cover letter; addressing how your skills and experience relate to the to the position requirements, listed above and in the JDF (attached).

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.

Further Information:

If you would like to know more, please give
Deepesh Bansal
a call on
or email
to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to
Deepesh Bansal
or to seek their 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 , or email us at

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 or email

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:

TTY/voice calls –

Speak and Listen –

SMS relay –

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 , or please call for any other queries.

Closing Date – Monday, 10 November 2025 @ 4:00pm