Finance Team Leader

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The focus of this position is to contribute to the operational objectives of the financial and managerial accounting functions of Council’s Finance Section by supervising and undertaking a range of accounting and financial activities.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Permanent

Award:                        Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $ 86,940.00 to $ 91,536.00 per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

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  • High level understanding of financial and cost accounting ledgers and a financial environment based on accrual accounting.
  • High level understanding of computerised accounting modules, specifically orders, creditors, debtors, job costing and general ledger, with a demonstrated ability to perform financial and accounting activity within an integrated financial suite. Experience using integrated systems designed for local government applications will be highly regarded.
  • Advanced ability to communicate, problem solve and inspire a team effectively and present a customer focused approach.
  • Well-developed administrative and organisational skills, with attention for detail and the ability to determine work priorities.
  • Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, judgement, confidentiality, tact and discretion whilst dealing with a broad cross-section of external and internal people.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or significant relevant experience in a financial service-related role.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment; to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; to perform light to moderate manual handling tasks such as repeated bending, twisting, lifting, kneeling etc.

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, 15 June 2025.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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