The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Division is responsible for enabling the organisation to deliver on its strategic priorities through effective corporate management, governance, financial stewardship, workforce capability, and operational excellence. The Division provides critical business services and advice across finance, budgeting, people and culture, governance, risk, procurement, information management, digital services, and organisational planning. Working in partnership with business areas, the COO Division drives continuous improvement, strengthens organisational capability, and ensures compliance with legislative and policy requirements. The Division plays a key role in supporting executive decision-making, delivering high-quality corporate services, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace that enables the organisation to achieve its objectives efficiently and effectively.

The National EPA Finance Branch is a trusted strategic partner that supports the organisation’s financial sustainability, accountability and performance. The Branch provides expert leadership and advice across budgeting, financial management, accounting, reporting, governance, and resource planning, ensuring public funds are managed efficiently and transparently. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Branch delivers high-quality financial services, supports informed decision-making, and drives continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and reporting. The team plays a central role in budget development and monitoring, financial compliance, statutory reporting, and strategic financial analysis, helping the organisation achieve its objectives while delivering value for the community.

The National EPA Financial Management Section is responsible for providing high-quality financial stewardship, analysis and advice to support effective decision-making across the organisation. The Section leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial performance monitoring, ensuring resources are allocated and managed efficiently to achieve strategic and operational outcomes. Working closely with business areas and senior leaders,



the Section delivers trusted financial insights, supports corporate planning and investment decisions, and promotes robust financial governance and accountability. The team plays a key role in budget development, financial reporting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

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The key duties of the position include:

Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting working papers.

• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and Government Finance reporting requirements.

• Manage end-of-month and end-of-year accounting processes.

• Prepare technical accounting papers and position statements.

Financial Accounting

• Maintain the integrity of the Agency's general ledger and chart of accounts.

• Review and manage complex accounting transactions and reconciliations.

• BAS and FBT returns.

• Oversee accounting treatment for administered and departmental activities.

• Manage asset accounting, provisions, accruals and other financial accounting activities.

• Support implementation and maintenance of financial controls and policies.

Assurance and Governance

• Coordinate audit requests and liaise with internal and external auditors.

• Monitor compliance with the PGPA Act and associated frameworks.

• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures and guidance materials.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial advice and technical expertise to senior executives and program areas.

• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.





• Support strategic decision-making through analysis and interpretation of financial information.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across financial management functions.

Leadership

• Lead and mentor APS staff and contractors.

• Manage priorities and deliverables in a dynamic environment.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to corporate planning and branch objectives.

Eligibility

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the National Environmental Protection Agency you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Mandatory qualifications – your suitability for employment will be dependent on you holding relevant mandatory qualifications.

Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.

Notes

For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from the relevant job posting on our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.

Getting to know the National Environmental Protection Agency

We are Australia’s national environmental regulator and were established on 1 July 2026. The National EPA brings together regulatory functions of Australia’s national environmental laws into one independent agency. This includes the assessment and approvals functions of the updated Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). We deliver transparent, timely, and evidence-based environmental regulation. We are a non-corporate Commonwealth entity lead by a Chief Executive Officer and part of the environment portfolio of the Australian Government.

📌 Financial Accountant (Executive Level 1) (Perth)
🏢 National Environmental Protection Agency
📍 Perth