About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

About The Role

As our Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting Council’s financial sustainability and operational performance. Working closely with the Coordinator Financial Services, you will contribute to the full range of accounting functions, including budget development and review, monthly reporting and variance analysis, financial forecasting, and the preparation of annual financial statements in line with legislative and audit requirements.

You will act as a trusted business partner to allocated directorates, providing clear, timely financial advice and insights to support informed decision-making.

As a leader within the team, you will supervise and develop staff across accounts payable, procurement and finance, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. This role works closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Council staff, auditors, government agencies and financial institutions, requiring strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to achieving organisational objectives.

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 peopleservices@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.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Accountant with strong financial analysis and reporting skills, who also enjoys leading and developing a team. In this role, you’ll support and guide staff, build positive working relationships across the organisation, and contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Experience in Local Government will be highly regarded, and CPA or CA membership is desirable. Tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related field are essential.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to download and read the accounting apply online @ https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacanciesWhen you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role. You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm, Thursday 28th May 2026.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Rebecca Niutta, People & Services Business Partner on 5366 1231.

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.