Graduate Accountant

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving near 250,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,600, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words – they're how we work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career finance professional to launch their career with one of Western Australia's largest local governments. Through the City's Graduate Program, you'll participate in structured rotations across key financial functions, gaining broad exposure to budgeting, financial planning, business partnering, reporting and strategic decision-making. Unlike the traditional pathways, you'll work directly within a large and complex organisation, seeing the real impact of your work on services, projects and outcomes that benefit our community. With dedicated mentoring, professional development opportunities and support towards your CA ANZ or CPA qualification, you'll build practical commercial and financial expertise while establishing a rewarding long-term career in local government.

You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Financial and Management Accounting
• Asset Accounting
• Rates and Debtor Management
• Procurement
• Internal Audit and Risk
• Budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Financial analysis and data insights
• Month-end and year-end accounting processes

What You'll Be Doing

• As a Graduate Accountant, you will:
• Support day-to-day accounting activities including reconciliations, journals, accounts payable and receivable processing
• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities
• Analyse financial data and identify trends and anomalies using modern reporting tools and AI-enabled technologies
• Contribute to asset accounting, procurement, audit and risk management initiatives
• Build strong relationships across the organisation while providing professional support to internal stakeholders
• Participate in ongoing learning, mentoring, study and professional development opportunities

Position Description

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a motivated and curious graduate who is eager to learn and build a successful career in accounting and finance.

To be successful, you will have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel
• A collaborative approach with a customer-focused mindset
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

Experience using accounting software and a commitment to undertaking CA ANZ or CPA studies will be highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At the City of Stirling, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

Work Your Way

Flexible working arrangements, free parking and convenient access to public transport.

Rewarding You

Up to 6% employer-matched superannuation, purchased leave and novated leasing options

Structured Graduate Program with mentoring and professional guidance

Exposure to a wide range of finance disciplines

Support towards approved CA ANZ or CPA studies

Access to learning and development opportunities

Feel Your Best

Free gym membership, corporate health discounts and wellbeing programs designed to help you thrive.

Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/careers.

 

Applications

Questions?

Reach out to Joel Ong, Senior Management Accountant at Joel.Ong@stirling.wa.gov.au or 08 9205 8444.

Applications close: Friday 6 November 2026 at 6PM.

(We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!)

Additional Information

The successful candidate will commence in the Finance Rotational Graduate Program on 8 February 2027. Recruitment and selection activities will be completed by late November 2026, allowing successful applicants time to prepare for their transition into the program. 

Please note this is a Maximum Term 2-year contract. 

Appointment to the program is subject to the satisfactory completion of the City's pre-employment requirements, including a National Police Clearance and drug and alcohol screening.

Apply online: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

We welcome applications from employees across the City of Stirling who bring a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and ideas. We encourage applications from individuals who are interested in developing a career in local government finance and who can contribute to an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.