At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial performance and support decision-making in essential community services.
- Company: Join the Tweed Shire Council, a vibrant employer of choice on the beautiful far North Coast.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with competitive salary, flexible work options, and generous employment conditions.
- Other info: Enjoy a lifestyle near the water, rainforest, or farm while working in a diverse team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your finance skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: TAFE accounting qualification or equivalent experience in finance, with strong analytical and Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 77555 - 77555 $ per year.
Join our Water and Wastewater team and play a key role in driving financial performance across essential community services.
As a Finance Officer, you’ll provide valuable insights, monitor financial trends, and work closely with operational teams to support informed decision-making and effective cost control.
About the role
- Partner with the Water and Wastewater Unit Business Accountant to support the financial management of essential community infrastructure and services.
- Analyse financial data, investigate anomalies, and identify opportunities to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain reports, processes, and monitoring tools that provide meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across Council to resolve financial exceptions, improve allocations, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide valuable financial support across operational, capital works, and asset management activities, including identifying and tracking Water and Sewer assets and assisting with routine accounting functions.
What's on offer
- a permanent full-time position with opportunities to expand your skills and expertise.
- a base salary ranging from $77,555 per annum with competency-based increments up to $91,053 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list)
We are seeking
- A qualified accounting professional with a TAFE accounting qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in a finance-related role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interrogate complex financial data, identify trends, and investigate anomalies.
- Experience monitoring income and expenditure, preparing cost reports, and supporting effective financial management outcomes.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience using financial systems such as Technology One Financials and reporting tools such as Crystal Reports (or similar).
- Excellent communication and report‑writing skills, with the ability to document processes and procedures for training, compliance, and audit purposes.
- A proactive and collaborative team player who can build effective working relationships and translate broad objectives into practical, results‑focused outcomes.
About us
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non‑traditional roles.
We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice.
Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located
This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes
Friday 06 November 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Pre-Employment Screening
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Thinking of relocating?
Eligible applicants can access the Welcome Experience, a free NSW Government service designed to support workers and their families as they move to regional NSW.
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Finance Officer in Tweed Heads employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
