Finance and Administration Officer
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Level 5, $85,616 – $90,391 per annum plus super
About the Town
Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.
About the team
The Town’s Corporate Services directorate covers a broad portfolio including finance and rating, customer services, information management and technology, procurement and children’s services (long day care centres). We actively collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional services, sound financial management and good governance.
About the role
This role presents a great opportunity for an all-rounder to make a valuable contribution across various finance and administration functions, including:
- Responsibility for Accounts Receivable functions, including raising invoices for sundry debts, reviewing, and recovering outstanding balances.
- Managing Purchasing Card acquittal in compliance with Town policy
- Conducting bank reconciliations, processing journals, undertaking receipting and other finance functions
- Providing support for Accounts Payable, Rates, and Customer Service functions, including leave backup
- Assist in preparing monthly, year-end and ad hoc financial statements as required.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of three years’ experience, preferably in Local Government
- The ability to work autonomously under limited supervision with good time management and planning skills.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills.
All Town of Bassendean staff must demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability, and accountability.
Salary and Benefits
This permanent, full-time position attracts an annual salary of $85,616.61 - $90,391.86 per annum, plus superannuation.
The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training, and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.
Working Hours
The position is full time, 76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday. A monthly RDO can be negotiated with the Manager.
The Town supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.
Would you like to know more?
Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact Waruni De Silva, Manager Financial Services, at waruni.desilva@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Application close date: Friday, 22 August 2025 at 4:00 pm
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as Town reserves the right to fill the position prior to the closing date.
The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.