Financial Accountant

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join our Finance team – someone who takes pride in accuracy, values collaboration and is driven to make a positive impact for our community.

In this role, you'll take a hands-on approach to managing the City's financial integrity through timely, compliant and transparent financial management and statutory reporting. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to strengthen financial systems, processes and governance, ensuring our financial position remains robust and well-managed.

You'll bring strong technical accounting expertise, a proactive and solutions-focused mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation. If you're detail-oriented, adaptable and ready to contribute to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: Level 8/9  $111,556.54 to $129,844.61 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and statutory reports
• Support the development and implementation of robust accounting and asset management systems
• Ensure compliance with legislation, governance frameworks and accounting standards
• Provide advice on taxation matters relevant to the City's operations
• Manage the City's cash flow and investment portfolio in line with policy
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver timely and accurate financial outcomes

What We're Looking For

• A current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
• A relevant qualification in Accounting and CPA/CA membership (or working towards it)
• Proven experience in a financial accounting role
• A solid understanding of financial and statutory reporting requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and sound analytical ability
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Local Government and/or knowledge of Technology One are highly desirable

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Alida Ferreira, Chief Financial Officer on

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.  In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits

• Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces
• Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Save time and money with free on-site parking
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
• Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of 'plant and machinery' or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other 'high risk' facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.