Budget Officer

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Free parking

Contract role

21 hours per week

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Budget Officer in the Property and Business Development department. You will prepare, monitor and analyse budgets, and deliver clear reports to support budget owners and long-term sustainability.

You will work independently with deadlines, handle confidential information and communicate complex financial data to diverse audiences, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or finance.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of online financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently with deadlines and handle confidential information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor and analyse budgets for the department.
• Deliver reporting to support budget owners and sustainability.
• Reconcile journals and perform financial data analysis.
• Assist with property purchases, sales and rentals administration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent working

Financial reporting

Education

Cert IV or higher in accounting/finance

Tools

Online financial systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Budget Officer to support the Property and Business Development department. You will work closely with the team to strengthen financial capability, support informed decision-making and contribute to services that make a real difference for the Lake Mac community.

• Enjoy variety and autonomy in a role where no two days are the same
• Contribute to meaningful work for the Lake Mac community
• Enjoy part-time hours that support work-life balance while contributing to meaningful work for the Lake Mac community

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

As Budget Officer, you will provide a wide range of financial and business support to the Property and Business Development department. You will help prepare, monitor and analyse budgets, provide projections for Council’s 10-year budget and deliver clear reporting to support budget owners and business sustainability.

Your work will include completing finance reports and budget reviews, supporting financial administration for property purchases, sales and residential rentals and undertaking reconciliations, journal adjustments and financial data analysis as required.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with accuracy, deadlines and confidential information while building trusted relationships across a busy, service-focused environment.

Read theposition statementand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a capable finance professional with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering accurate, customer-focused support. You will be confident working independently, communicating complex information clearly and using financial systems and spreadsheets to prepare reports, review data and support budget processes.

You must also meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications (Cert IV or higher) in accounting, commerce or finance, or equivalent experience and qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business or management
• Experience and skills in financial management, including extensive knowledge of budgetary procedures and application of accounting standards
• Advanced knowledge of online financial systems and strong experience in developing and utilising spreadsheets
• Ability to work independently with deadlines, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and dealing with confidential information
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a range of audiences

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $45.72 - $53.14 per hour plus 12% superannuation
• Temporary 12-month Contract
• 21-hours per week
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Free parking within walking distance of our office building
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.