Community Support Finance Officer

Chandler Macleod; Wundowie; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Werribee seeks a Finance Officer to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial operations in a busy local government setting. The contract runs from now until 17 December 2026 with an immediate start, offering exposure to quarterly forecasts, month-end processes and compliance activities.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting and substantial experience across budgeting, forecasting, taxation, cash management and auditing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting or related discipline with substantial experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, internal/external reporting, taxation, cash management and auditing.
• Sound knowledge of ATO requirements and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Review and process financial information for accuracy and compliance in line with organisational requirements.
• Prepare, run and review financial reports; monitor financial performance with Coordinators and Service Leads.
• Assist with quarterly forecasts; analyse expenditure against budget and update forecasts.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Taxation

Auditing

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Accounting

Tools

FMIS

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Finance Officer

Location: Werribee

Rate: $52 per hour + super

Contract: Immediate start through to 17 December 2026

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to 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 https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.