Full-Time Fixed Term Position (12 months) - Based at our Darley office
Band 7 - Salary - $101,760.84 p.a to $113,365.84 p.a + 11.5% Super
Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it’s also a great place to live.
We support fewer in person hours, our people are afforded ultimate flexibility that meets the needs of each individual.
Job Description
About Council
Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.
About the role
As our Financial Accountant you will play an important role in ensuring Council's ongoing financial sustainability. This role supports the Coordinator Financial Services to deliver the full range of accounting functions including providing strategic financial advice, budget support and analysis. You will be responsible for overseeing the purchase and payable teams, leading with integrity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
There will be wide engagement with multiple internal/external stakeholders including government agencies and departments, auditors as well as financial institutions and statutory authorities. You will work proactively in achieving corporate objectives and organisational goals.
To view the full position description, click HERE or click the link in the how to apply.
For further information about the role, please contact Robyn Head Coordinator Financial Services (03) 5366 1264.
What we offer
Outstanding flexible working arrangements
Monthly RDO
Additional annual leave - top of band after 12 months
Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
Access to three health and wellbeing days over the life of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause instigated by the employee
Updates to the Discretionary Leave Clause (now includes gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring)
Send us an email at workplacerelations@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
We are looking for an experienced Accountant with sound financial analysis and reporting skills. Knowledge and experience in Local Government will be highly regarded and CPA or CA membership is desirable.Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or relevant field are essential.
When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you’ll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.
To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by 11.59 pm, Sunday 9 February 2025.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Lisa Grey, People & Culture Business Partner on 5366 1272.
Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:
Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
Supporting the Human Rights Charter
**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**
We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability
Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
