At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance functions, oversee accounts, and support budgets in a hands-on role.
- Company: Bulloo Shire Council, a supportive and community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Subsidised housing, five weeks annual leave, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Enjoy a unique lifestyle in Thargomindah with a friendly team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a welcoming rural community while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Solid finance knowledge, attention to detail, and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Whether you're ready to take the next step in your finance career or looking for a lifestyle change where your work genuinely matters, this could be the opportunity you've been searching for. Bulloo Shire Council is seeking a capable, hands-on finance professional to join its close-knit team in Thargomindah. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to an organisation that plays a vital role in supporting the local community. You don't need extensive local government experience to succeed. What matters most is solid finance knowledge, strong attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership. For the right person, this is an opportunity to further develop your career. For an experienced finance professional, it's a chance to apply your skills in a supportive environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of remote Queensland.
The Role
Reporting to the Administration and Finance Manager and working alongside Council's Accountant, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of Council's finance functions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, procurement, rates and admin functions
- Reconciliations and financial reporting
- Supporting budgets and financial monitoring
- Take control of asset management and reporting
- Supporting and guiding finance team members
- Working with managers across Council on financial matters
- Identifying practical improvements to processes
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll gain exposure across a broad range of finance activities while being supported by an experienced team.
About You
You may be a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant or similar finance professional looking to take the next step. Equally, you may be an experienced finance practitioner seeking a rewarding role in a welcoming regional community. You'll ideally bring:
- Solid practical finance or accounting experience
- Strong reconciliation and financial administration skills
- An understanding of budgets and financial controls
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Confidence communicating with people across an organisation
- Experience in a supervisory role
- The ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership
- A positive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn
Local government experience is advantageous but not essential. More important are strong finance foundations, sound judgement, leadership experience, and a genuine commitment to delivering quality outcomes. Experience with procurement, asset management, rates or working within a regulated environment will also be well regarded.
Why Bulloo?
Based in Thargomindah, you'll enjoy the unique combination of meaningful work, professional variety and a welcoming rural community where people know and support one another. Council offers:
- Recently renovated housing at nominal subsidised rent
- Furnished and unfurnished accommodation options
- Relocation assistance
- Locality allowance
- Five weeks annual leave
- Fortnightly RDOs
- A friendly, community-focused workplace
- The opportunity to make a visible impact through your work
Whether you're looking to advance your career, escape the daily commute, or embrace a regional lifestyle while continuing to do rewarding finance work, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step, or the next chapter, with Bulloo Shire Council.
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