FULL TIME – Permanent

Salary Range: Level 4 $98,706 + 11.5% Superannuation

Location: Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Geraldton

Vacancy Closes: 5pm, Monday 17th March 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team as an Assistant Accountant on a permanent fulltime basis.

About Us

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations.

MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.

Mid West Ports Authority embraces diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the Role

A direct reporting line to either the Financial Accountant or Business Analyst, the Assistant Accountant is responsible for assisting the Financial Accountant and Business Analyst to produce the monthly management accounts, including forecasting, annual budgeting process, the management of capital expenditure and taxation.

The Assistant Accountant will be an integral part of the greater Corporate Services team.

About You

· Key qualifications and experience (To be addressed in Covering Letter):

· Bachelor of Business/ Commerce/ Accounting or related discipline; and

· Studying towards or prepared to study CPA / CA qualification

· Accounting skills including knowledge of accounts payable, receivable, payroll, general ledger and accounting functions using an Enterprise Resource Planning accounting system;

· Competency with PC-based integrated accounting systems;

· A good communicator, with good levels of both verbal and written communication; demonstrated time management skills with ability to manage concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment;

· Highly motivated self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision;

· High level of attention to detail; and

· Sound computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database systems.

Benefits:

· Flexible Working Arrangements (applicable roles)

· Health & Wellbeing Program

· 20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)

· 13 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)

· Annual salary increases

· Access to training and development opportunities

· Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

· Employee and Service Recognition Reward Program

· Free skin checks and flu vaccinations

· Corporate and PPE uniform provided

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for positions in the public sector.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy. However, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Living in the Mid West:

Mid West Ports Authority is located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community focused and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.

Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work Geraldton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR-N1Kxpz8