12 month contract, full-time hours

Salary range $88,185 - $93,103 per annum The Town of 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. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change.

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

As a key member of the Corporate Services team, you will provide assistance across a range of finance and budgeting 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 ideal 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 demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.

Salary and Benefits

This full-time, temporary twelve-month contract attracts an annual salary of $88,185 - $93,103 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 versatile 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.

The Town of Bassendean 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 Human Resources, via email, @bassendean.wa.gov.au

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role in relation to the information in this ad by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Applications close date: Thursday, 15th October 2026 at 4:00pm.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods

Chief Executive Officer 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.

The personal information collected on this form will be used by the Town of Bassendean to manage and administer its services and meet legal and governance obligations. Your information may be disclosed to relevant third parties where necessary to provide these services or where required or permitted by law.

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