Shire of Ashburton Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Tom Price Full Time

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Employment Conditions & Benefits …………………………………………………………………………..10

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SUPERANNUATION ……………………………………………………………………………….. 10

ANNUAL LEAVE ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10

ACCOMMODATION ………………………………………………………………………………… 10

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COVERING LETTER ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11

RESUME ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11

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SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ………………………………………………………….. 11

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Finance Officer – Trust and Banking

Residential – Tom Price | Full time

Competitive remuneration: $81,494.40 p.a. + Allowances + 6 Weeks Leave +

Super Matching Scheme.

Accommodation may be considered for the right applicant.

About the Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced person to fill the role of Finance Officer –

Trust & Banking.

The Shire of Ashburton has an exciting opportunity to join our Tom Price based finance team as Finance

Officer – Trust & Banking. This role is responsible for maintenance of trust accounts, credit cards and

other key banking functions, as well as assisting with a variety of other finance and administrative

functions. This role is also required to provide coverage for other finance roles within the team in the

areas of Accounts Payable and Receivable, Rates, Grants, Assets and Reconciliations as required.

Our ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and/or previous experience in a similar role, be able

to work as part of a team and deliver timely and accurate outcomes. Previous local government

experience, while not essential, will be highly regarded.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package including Annual Ashburton Allowance,

superannuation matching and six (6) weeks’ annual leave. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire

of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Taryn Dayman, Acting Director

Corporate Services on (08) 9188 4456.

Submitting your Application

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au

by 9:00 AM Tuesday 15 November 2022.

Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately.

The Shire of Ashburton encompasses the towns of Tom Price, Onslow, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica.

Our employees enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, set amongst the

backdrop of world renowned Karijini National Park and Millstream Chichester National Park with

spectacular gorges, deep red earth and are some of the oldest formations in the world and our coastline

takes in the Mackerel Islands, with turquoise water and opportunities for best fishing and snorkeling.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from

different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is

required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to

commencing employment.

Position Description

Finance Officer – Trust and Banking

Position Number JA.254

Directorate Corporate Services

Department Finance and Administration

Job Family Officer

Reports To Manager Finance and Administration

Direct Reports N/A

Location Tom Price / Onslow

Industrial Instrument Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022

Classification Level 4

Vision

To contribute to the social, economic and environmental prosperity of the Shire of

Ashburton by providing in alliance with others, strong community leadership, advocacy,

and cost effective facilities and services.

Values

Respect Openness Teamwork Leadership Excellence Health and Wellbeing

About the Role

Role Objective / Purpose

Support the financial operations of the Shire, with primary responsibility for the Shires’ trust

and banking and reconcilitation functions.

Key Role Outcomes

Provide effective, efficient, and timely support and operational assistance to both the

finance and wider Shire team, to enable effective financial services and operations,

including, but not limited to:

• Maintain all Shires’ bank and credit card accounts and reconcilitations;

• Responsible for monitoring all banking and credit card requirements for the Shire;

• Monthly / quarterly / annual reporting;

• Liaise with cardholders to complete monthly reconciliations and ensure compliance

with internal credit card policy and procedures.

Work Duties

The position description does not act to limit or set specific duties required to fulfil this role,

this document serves to describe the role and outline the required outcomes and to set

expectations. All employees are required to have a flexible approach to their work,

including undertaking work duties which may fall outside those required of this role. All

employees must comply with reasonable and lawful directions.

Core Competencies

The following competencies are required of all roles within the Shire and are ranked to reflect

differing levels of responsibility. These competencies reflect the Shire’s Values of Respect,

Openness, Teamwork, Leadership, Excellence and Health and Wellbeing which apply at all

times, to all staff, in all roles.

Competency Required Level

Health and Safety Fundamental: Applies Job Safety Analysis, Safe Work Method

Statements and other safety procedures to own work and

immediate work area. Maintains a safe workplace and actively

participates in hazard identification and reporting. At all times

acts in accordance with the principles identified in the Local

Government Act and State and Federal legislation.

Accountability Advanced: Manages and plans own work, but may perform

work under limited supervision or direction. Work projects may

be managed by more senior decision makers. Implements

tools to keep track of a wide range of tasks, priorities and due

dates. May supervise or direct work of others in a single

business unit. Given broad direction and limited guidance with

performance measured against objectives.

Judgement and Decision Intermediate: Work process and procedures generally routine,

Making with exercise of some discretion. Decisions made may impact

internal and external stakeholders. May make

recommendations to more senior decision makers for complex

or intricate problems in own work area and exernal matters.

May make decisions on use of resources which may impact

outside the work area or on clients. Applies knowledge from a

wide range of rules.

Time Management Advanced: Able to manage multiple competing tasks and

prioritise amongst a range of functions. May assist others with

time management.

Customer Service Advanced: Effectively communicate with clients and members

of the public and in the resolution of minor matters. The

employee will reflect and always demonstrate the code of

conduct of the organisation, its values and work with the

highest level of integrity.

Financial Management Intermediate: Develop or program small work area budgets,

and monitor work area costs and spending, which may be

subject to further review or require to be managed within an

overall department budget.

Leadership Fundamental: Extent of leadership, sets a positive example

through ones own actions to influence peers and supervisors.

Role Specific Competencies

These are the specific competencies required of the role.

Competency Required Level

Problem Solving Intermediate: Solve diverse problems which require

assessment of a range of options having elements of

complexity resolved using developed or learned skills and

knowledge, acting at all times in accordance with management

directives, policies of Council and legislative requirements.

Policy or Legislative Intermediate: Apply knowledge of policy framework to

Interpretation procedures and tasks, including providing advice and

interpretation to staff and members of the public.

Conflict Resolution Intermediate: Able to handle a range of routine and usual

requests from staff or members of the public and resolve minor

differences of opinion and/or requiring further explanation.

Communications Skills Intermediate: Business level written and verbal language skills

expected for most roles where a major portion of the

communication is written. This includes ability to use standard

office programs, including formatting, spellcheck and use of

appropriate grammar. Able to resolve minor matters.

Administration Skills Intermediate: Able to use software to complete more complex

administration tasks.

Policy and Procedure Fundamental: Research, develop and recommend changes for

Development internal procedures or work processes related to job function.

Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications Required of Role

• Minimum C Class Drivers Licence;

• Current National Police Clearance (dated within 6 months of commencement); and

• Preferably, Certificate IV in Accounts / Bookkeeping or tertiary degree in accounting.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Required of Role

• Previous experience in an accounts officer, accounting or similar role;

• Knowledge of accounting systems and practices;

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office; and

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Employment Conditions & Benefits

CONDITIONS

Employment conditions are in accordance with the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement

2022 (EA).

ALLOWANCES

Ashburton, Annual Leave Travel and Health & Wellbeing allowances are applicable as per

the EA.

Ashburton Allowance $4,750 pa

Annual Leave Travel Allowance $2,000 pa

Health & Wellbeing Allowance $300 pa

Position dependent, other benefits may include provision of a mobile phone, tablet and/or

laptop, flexibility in working arrangements as well as travel, training, and personal

development opportunities.

SUPERANNUATION

Along with 10.5% Superannuation guarantee, we offer a generous Superannuation matching

scheme (up to a total of 22.5% and 25.5% after 2 years), with salary sacrifice options.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Six (6) weeks annual leave per annum with no additional leave loading applicable.

LONG SERVICE LEAVE

Thirteen (13) weeks after ten (10) years continuous Local Government service which is

transferable between Local Governments in Western Australia.

ACCOMMODATION

Under the current Accommodation Directive, all full time and part time employees can apply

for either free Shire accommodation or rent relief, pending eligibility and availability.

UNIFORM AND PPE

Corporate uniforms are provided as per the EA. Uniforms considered PPE will be provided

upon commencement and will be replaced as required.

What do you need to do before applying?

COVERING LETTER

The covering letter should include the title of the position you are applying for, as well as

the position reference number. You should explain why you are applying for the position,

outline the relevance of your skills and how you may be contacted during normal business

hours, should you be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

RESUME

Your resume should be up to date and provide personal details such as your name, address,

and telephone number as well as relevant work history, education, training, courses

attended, qualifications and professional memberships. Relevant work history should

commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of

employment. In the description of your work history give only a brief summary of the duties

and responsibilities for each of the positions.

REFEREES

You should include in the resume the names and contact numbers of at least two (2) recent

referees. It is our preference to contact referees from positions you’ve held which are related

to the role you’re applying for, if viable. At least one referee should be your current manager,

alternatively a manager from a previous position may be used.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Please apply by emailing your application to [email protected] with “Finance

Officer – Trust and Banking Officer” in the subject line.

NEXT STEPS

Once you have submitted your application you should start thinking about the next steps of

the recruitment process and gather documentation to address the mandatory requirements

for the role, this will include:

• 100 points of ID;

• Current Driver’s Licence; and

• Required qualifications, tickets, or other licences.

You may also be required to undergo pre-employment checks such as psychometric testing,

medical assessments and drug and alcohol screening – ensure you have documentation or

evidence of any medical conditions or medication prior to medical testing being conducted.