ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under general direction, this position contributes to the operational objectives of the financial and managerial accounting functions of Council's Finance Section by undertaking a range of accounting and financial activities directly or indirectly related to projects funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).The position is required to fulfill the financial tasks and reporting requirements associated with Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) funded disaster recovery works.
Employment Status: Full Time, Limited Tenure to 01 October 2027
Award: Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $96,863.00 to $ 99,972.00 gross per annum
**Council may consider flexible hours or remote/hybrid work arrangements for the successful applicant.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Sound understanding of the various components of a financial ledger and a financial environment based on accrual accounting.
- Proficient in working within a fully integrated suite financial modules; experience with TechnologyOne is desirable.
- Experience with extracting financial data from a database for advanced analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel.
- Well-developed administrative and organisational skills and the ability to determine work priorities and work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft products with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Demonstrated behaviour that supports a diverse equitable and safe workplace with a proven understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
| Essential Licences |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged period of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, please view the Position Description(PDF, 105KB).
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 30 November 2025.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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