Permanent - Full Time

About the role

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a motivated, organised, and passionate individual to work with the Management Accounting Team of Legal Aid as part of the Finance business unit.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and Corporate Reporting Officer, the Management Accountant provides management accounting services, advice and assistance to support effective financial management and decision making. Key activities include management accounting, budget support, budget management, financial and budget performance, budget analysis, costing and modelling, financial reporting, business case development.

The Management Accountant is a demanding role with tight timeframes to respond to both internal and external stakeholder's requests. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and have strong analytical and problem- solving skills. The role is the contact for internal stakeholders including the senior executives, cost centre managers within Legal Aid WA. The position also liaises with the Legal Assistance Branch at WA State Department of Justice, the WA State Department of Treasury, and the Office of the Auditor General.

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide services to over 100,000 clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.

Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.

Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.

Further Information

Download the documents attached for more information about applying for the role.

If you would like to talk to someone about the job please contact Yuzhi Zhou, Acting Chief Finance Officer, on 9261 6236 or Yuzhi.Zhou@legalaid.wa.gov.au.

Assessment

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process. Alignment with Legal Aid's values will also be considered in the panel's assessment of candidates. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.

How to Apply

Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit:

A comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and

A cover letter (max. 2 pages) application that addresses the following selection criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in a management accounting environment including financial reporting, accounting and budget preparation.


• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills within a financial environment including ability to identify solutions.


• Good written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to liaise and provide financial advice to management.


• Proven ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels and build positive working relationships.


• Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.

Click the "Apply for Job" button at bottom of this page to submit your application. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA www.jobs.wa.gov.au.

Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.

If you are experiencing any technical difficulties submitting your application online, contact Regina Tatchley on (08) 9261 6496 and quote recruitment ID LA22186.

Substantive Equality

Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability.

As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51 and 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and/or people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.

Other Conditions

This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of six (6) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks and 100-point identification check.

The Community Care Services Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions No.3 and the Booster Vaccination (Restrictions on Access) Directions No.2 apply to all Legal Aid Western Australia worksites. The purpose of these Directions is to put some measures in place to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations in Western Australia. To be eligible for appointment you must provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19.