Description:
About us:
Homes Tasmania is building homes and creating opportunities for Tasmanians by delivering new social and affordable homes. We work with a range of agencies and sectors so Tasmanians can benefit from a resilient and diverse housing market that allows them to continue to improve their housing situation and all the opportunities that better housing makes possible.
Homes Tasmania is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees . Find out how this role could work for you .
Period of employment / Hours:
Permanent full-time (76.00 hours per fortnight) day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation)
- Please note: Other permanent full-time and part-time vacancies, and fixed term full-time and part-time vacancies, that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
Location:
Homes Tasmania - Business and Financial Services – Hobart (**)
Note (**) - Specific work location may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Duties:
Primary Purpose / Focus :
The Financial Accountant is responsible for assisting the Manager – Budget and Finance in:
- Ensuring the integrity of the general ledger;
- Completing the external reporting requirements of the Department, including financial reporting to Treasury and the completion of the Department’s annual financial statements; and
- Developing relevant accounting policies and processes which improve controls and result in greater efficiencies.
Skills and experience :
Selection criteria includes :
- Demonstrated experience in financial accounting in particular general ledger maintenance and exposure to financial statement preparation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, understanding, interpreting, and applying accounting standards, and awareness of contemporary accounting issues and emerging trends in accounting and reporting in the public sector.
- Well-developed oral and written communication and conflict resolution skills including the ability to represent Strategic Financial Control or the Department and build a good rapport with officers within the Department and external organisations.
- Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.
Desirable Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, together with membership of, or progression towards, either CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Essential Requirements:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- 1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
- a) crimes of violence
- b) sex related offences
- c) serious drug offences
- d) crimes involving dishonesty
- e) serious traffic offences (If Driver's License is an Essential Requirement )
- 2. Identification check
- 3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (PDF) : 500354 Financial Accountant Band 6 (Feb 2025) HAHSA.pdf
Statement of Duties (Word) : 500354 Financial Accountant Band 6 (Feb 2025) HAHSA.docx
APPLICANT GUIDE :
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide January 2023.pdf
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide January 2023.docx
*** Prospective applicants please note: ***
- All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact Penny Xu (contact details below) for further information about the position, and clarification about the specific written requirements of your application .
- Also refer below on 'How to apply'
For more information (Contact Officer) :
Name: Penny Xu
Email: ********@homes.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 3667
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How to apply:
Your application to the vacancy must be submitted as a Short Form Application (SFA)
SFA consists of a maximum two-page written application plus a resume.
SFA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Applicants : SFA Applicant FAQS Jan 2023.docx
Online applications are preferred - please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
If you apply online: - Please DO NOT send a hard copy application as well. - You do not need to upload an Application for Employment form.
- OR -
If you have any difficulty accessing/using the online application process please email your application documents (preferably combined as 1 word or pdf document only) AND a copy of the application form (below) to : ***************@homes.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Word).docx
Application for Employment (PDF).pdf
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