At a Glance
- Tasks: Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a local government setting.
- Company: Join Chandler Macleod, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: $52 per hour plus super, with a contract until December 2026.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community services while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting, with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 52 - 52 $ per hour.
Finance Officer
Location
Werribee
Rate
$52 per hour + super
Contract
Immediate start through to 17 December 2026
We are seeking an experienced Finance Officerto provide financial support across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business operations within a busy local government environment.
This short-term contract will support several critical financial activities during a key planning and reporting period.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and process Position Vacancy Memos submitted by Coordinators, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant with organisational requirements.
- Support Monthly Financial Management Meetings by preparing, running, and reviewing financial reports and working closely with Coordinators and Service Leads to monitor financial performance.
- Assist with Quarter 1 Forecast activities, including analysing actual expenditure against budget, identifying variances, and updating financial forecasts.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of the Community Services budget ahead of the November budget planning cycle.
- Prepare and assist with internal and external financial reporting requirements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, taxation, cash management, auditing, and financial compliance activities.
- Ensure adherence to relevant Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements and other applicable legislation.
- Provide general financial analysis and support to the broader finance team.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline, together with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications supported by substantial relevant experience.
- Demonstrated accounting experience with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, internal and external reporting, taxation, cash management, and auditing.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Taxation Office requirements and relevant legislation.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Well-developed IT skills, including experience using Financial Management Information Systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units.
- Local government experience will be highly regarded.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.
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Community Support Finance Officer in Melbourne employer: Chandler Macleod Group
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