City of Rockingham

Financial Services Officer

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

As part of the team that manages the City’s financial functions you will assist the Financial Services team in all aspects of financial reporting and the day to day finance functions, including maintenance of the finance system, preparation of financial reports and information and assisting with project costing. You will be utilising your knowledge and experience across a diverse range of functions and will have plenty of opportunity to showcase your experience in some (possibly all) of the following areas – cost and project accounting month end processes, budget reporting and reviews, asset accounting and accounts payable/receivable.

You will have knowledge of contemporary accounting principles and practices and have demonstrated experience in a financial position with exposure to functions relevant to this position.

In addition to your sound interpersonal and communication skills, you pride yourself on your teamwork, professionalism and attention to detail.

Tell us, as part of your cover letter, how you are the perfect match for this role and make sure you specifically address the essential criteria listed within the ‘Requirements of the Job’ section in the position description, in no more than 2 pages.

As part of your application please also provide a detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae of no more than three pages.

We are offering a gross salary of $80,559 per annum, and:  

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, 14 February 2025

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.