Permanent / Full Time
Location – Proserpine
$117,874 – 124,686 per annum
Your opportunity
Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Coordinator Strategic Finance to join our Financial Services team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled accounting professional to play a pivotal role in Council's financial sustainability, statutory reporting, budgeting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
As a trusted financial professional, you will be responsible for ensuring Council's financial systems, reporting processes, and accounting practices meet legislative and compliance requirements while supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the preparation, management, and reporting of Council's annual budget and long-term financial plans.
- Coordinating the preparation of Council's Audited Financial Statements and statutory reporting obligations.
- Maintaining and improving Council's accounting structures, financial systems, and internal controls.
- Providing specialist accounting advice to managers, executives, government agencies, auditors, and other stakeholders.
- Partnering with business units to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Monitoring and implementing changes to Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government legislation.
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting capability.
- Preparing high-quality reports, policies, and recommendations that support sound governance and decision-making.
- Supporting and mentoring employees while promoting Council's Corporate Values, Behaviours, and commitment to workplace health and safety.
Our offer to you:
- Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
- Additional Locality Allowance
- Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits
- 17.5% Annual leave loading
About you
You are a motivated and collaborative finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You can analyse complex financial information, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial audiences.
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA or CA qualifications (or substantial progress towards completion).
- Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, budget management, and statutory reporting.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and relevant legislative requirements.
- Experience developing and improving financial systems, controls, and business processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality financial outcomes, strategic advice, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Applications close 14-Aug-2026 11:30 pm
Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.
Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
Coordinator Strategic Finance in Bowen employer: Whitsunday Regional Council
The Whitsunday Regional Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight and comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits. Located in the stunning Whitsundays, employees enjoy a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the community's essential water and sewerage services.
Contact Details:
Whitsunday Regional Council Recruitment Team
