The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

- Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.

- Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.

- Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

As a member of DMPE, you will help support the development of Western Australia’s resources sector, which oversees resource development and improved environmental outcomes for mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA and future generations. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.

The Role

- Lead the department's taxation compliance, reporting and advisory functions, including GST, FBT, BAS and other taxation obligations.

- Provide expert financial, taxation and policy advice to stakeholders and support compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

- Oversee taxation systems, reconciliations, reporting, audits and stakeholder liaison activities.

- Monitor changes to taxation, accounting and regulatory frameworks and advise on impacts to the department.

- Review and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks and compliance practices.

- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures and governance documents,



including financial delegations and PCI-DSS compliance requirements.

- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting practices.

Qualifications & Licenses

- A Bachelor's Degree qualification in a relevant discipline and Membership or eligibility for membership of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia, Chartered Accountant or other professional accounting body

Benefits working for DMPE

- Versatile working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)

- Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)

- 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)

- 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave

- 15 days personal leave per year

- 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)

- 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

- 3 public holidays in lieu per year

- 5 days reproductive leave per year

- 10 days disability leave per year

- 5 days bereavement leave

- 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year

- Ability to purchase additional annual leave

- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring

- Formal training options

- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Compliance and Taxation) (Perth)
🏢 Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration WA
📍 Perth