Finance Officer

Join our Chief Financial Office and contribute to delivering high-quality financial services for our community.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to support Council’s Finance and Procurement functions. Working as part of a collaborative Finance team, you will assist in delivering accurate financial information, supporting key reporting processes, and contributing to continuous improvement across our financial operations.

If you’re a proactive finance professional who enjoys variety, teamwork and contributing to meaningful community outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Temporary two-year contract, full-time (35 hours per week).Remuneration of $2,905.46 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,486.55 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).Access to Council’s Flexible Working Arrangements.Ongoing training and development opportunities.Generous leave entitlements.Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council’s Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

This position is based on-site, with in-office attendance forming an essential part of the role.

In This Role, You Will

Support the preparation of Council’s Annual Financial Statements and other statutory reporting.Assist with long-term financial planning and internal management reporting.Support our revenue team by assisting with revenue accounting processes.Contribute to procurement at Council including assisting with purchasing activities.Assist in developing and maintaining financial policies, procedures and operating standards.Prepare financial reports and provide general financial support across the organisation.

What You Will Need To Succeed

A Diploma or Certificate IV in Accounting, Finance or Business (or equivalent experience).Experience in business or finance administration.Proficiency with finance systems (TechnologyOne preferred) and Microsoft Office.Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently when required.A current Class C Driver’s Licence.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 31 August 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Zac Wilson, Senior Financial Accountant on 02 6926 9253.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.