This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly capable professional who is excited to lead a high performing team and is driven by continuous and improvement and thrives in a dynamic and forward-thinking team environment.
The Financial Accounting and Reporting Branch coordinates the Department's statutory financial reporting obligations, including quarterly whole-of-government reporting, annual financial statements and other external reporting requirements. The Branch provides advice on accounting treatment, strengthens accounting processes and supports strong financial governance across the Department.
The Role
The Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting leads the delivery of the Department's statutory and external financial reporting obligations, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and compliant with relevant accounting standards and legislation. You will oversee the preparation and coordination of annual financial statements and quarterly whole-of-government reporting, provide strategic advice on complex accounting and reporting matters, and ensure strong governance and internal controls are maintained.
In this role, you will manage critical relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies including Treasury and the Office of the Auditor General, supporting audits, resolving complex issues and providing clear, risk-based advice to senior leaders. You will lead a high-performing team, build capability and drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, data quality and systems to strengthen transparency, accountability and decision-making .
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
* 12% employer contributed superannuation.
* Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
* Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Trish Fraga-Diaz, Director, Financial Services on or emailing Trish.Fraga-
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Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.
Eligibility
To work in this role, you must:
* hold a tertiary qualification in an accounting or related discipline and eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body
* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1:
Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A one (1) page cover letter stating why you are suitable for the role.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1025125
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 February 2026.