Senior Accountant/Senior Budget Analyst

Job title: Senior Accountant/Senior Budget Analyst

Company: Government of Western Australia


Job description: Salary: HSO Level G8 $124,516 – $128,795 p.a.
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: WACHS – Central Office > Finance and Business Services
Work Type: Permanent – Full Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00616524
Closing Date: 2025-03-10 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments:This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointment.WA Country Health Service (WACHS) are seeking suitably experienced accounting and finance candidates to appoint to the following roles:Senior AccountantProvides expert financial and accounting support and advice to the Manager Budget Strategy and Risk, function and program teams as required. This includes planning and leading the financial and management accounting functions for partnered business units in support of organisational goals, including:

• Programs budget preparation and monitoring,
• Provision of effective financial accounting services and advice to stakeholders, and
• Compilation and dissemination of timely, accurate and useful financial performance reports.

Senior Budget AnalystCoordinates the resource allocation and budgeting functions for WACHS in support of organisational goals including:

• development, implementation, monitoring and review of resource allocation modelling and reporting tools and packages,
• development, implementation and maintenance of internal budgets, and
• provision of timely, accurate and useful advice and analytical reports to WACHS stakeholders.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 01/06/2026.About WACHS: WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Access to generous salary packaging arrangements

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Karen Price on 08 9956 2379.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ( ).To apply for either or both positions, click the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide:Selection Criteria StatementThe statement must be no more than 2-3 pages detailing how you satisfy the below specified subset of the Selection Criteria listed in the attached JDF(s) under Work Related Requirements. Ensure the statement includes the position title at the top of the first page.

• Senior Accountant Position, please address essential selection criteria 1, 2, 3 and 6.
• Senior Budget Analyst Position, please address essential selection criteria 1, 2 and 5.
• If applying for both positions a separate Selection Criteria statement is required for each application.

Curriculum Vitae

• A comprehensive CV/resume that clearly shows your experience relevant to the role(s).

Referees

• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees.
• It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Expected salary: $124516 – 128795 per year

Location: Perth, WA

Job date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:24:28 GMT

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