Senior Accountant

6 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Parliamentary Services Department Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Parliamentary Services Department has an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated and adaptable Senior Accountant to work as part of a small Finance team. The Finance Services Unit provides accounting, financial and related administrative services to assist the Parliamentary Departments and entities in meeting their operational outcomes and corporate governance responsibilities.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and will:

  • assist in the management of the Finance Unit and assume the responsibilities of the CFO in their absence;
  • develop and coordinate Finance policies and procedures;
  • provide budgeting, management accounting and financial reporting services and advice; and
  • coordinate administrative services for procurement, insurance and contract administration.

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following selection criteria:

Essential

  • An Accounting or related degree and CPA/CA/IPA professional qualifications;
  • Experience working at a strategic level within a finance function;
  • Experience in finance management including financial and business planning; budget preparation; financial analysis and reporting and management of financial controls;
  • The ability to manage multiple stakeholders (internal and external), to drive positive change, provide problem solving ability and be solutions focused.
  • Knowledge of accounting standards and corporate governance including procurement, audit and risk management;
  • Highly developed people management, leadership and teamwork skills, with demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including high level negotiation and consultation skills; and
  • Demonstrated experience in dealing with stakeholders across varying levels, in both public and private sector organisations.

Desirable

  • Experience in the application of public sector accounting standards.

Parliamentary Services employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to make Parliament a great place to work.  These include a pleasant work environment in a great location, free parking, professional development opportunities, subsidised staff canteen, gymnasium and health and well-being program.

For further job related information:Please contact Rachel Germano, Chief Finance Officer on or e-mail

How to apply

The Job description and application form can be downloaded from the careers page by clicking "Apply Now" or by emailing

Applications marked "Confidential – Senior Accountant" must include:

  • A completed application for employment form
  • A brief statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria as set out in the job description form
  • Your resume

Applications must be emailed to by the closing date: 4.00 pm AWST on 16 October 2025.

Please note you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a Special Category Visa to apply for this role.

The Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects our community, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination.

We encourage all suitable people of any age, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with any form of disability.

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