Full Time - Permanent

About the role

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a motivated, organised, and passionate individual to join the Management Accounting Team at Legal Aid WA, where you will find genuine job satisfaction by applying your professional expertise to support the effective delivery of the organisation.

The position supports the Manager of Management Accounting in maintaining Legal Aid WA’s management accounting framework and contributes to effective financial management and decision-making across the organisation. Key responsibilities include management accounting, budget support and management, financial and budget performance analysis, costing and modelling, financial reporting, and assisting with business case development.

About you

The Management Accountant role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring the ability to meet tight deadlines and respond to both internal and external stakeholder requests. The ideal candidate will have previous management accounting experience (including budgeting), along with good knowledge of financial analysis, management accounting principles, and accounting practices.

You will be highly motivated and possess strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. The role also works closely with internal stakeholders, including senior executives and cost centre managers within Legal Aid WA, and liaises with the Legal Assistance Branch of the WA Department of Justice and the WA Department of Treasury.

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.

Further information

Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us and click here to learn Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

Other Conditions

This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process. The panel may also search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.

CLOSING DATE: 10.00AM Tuesday 4 November 2025.