Finance Business Partner

Council Jobs; Dungog; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave

Team environment

Professional development

Long service leave

Job summary

Dungog Shire Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support senior leadership with high‑quality financial advice and asset accounting focus. You will translate complex data into clear, practical guidance to inform budgeting, reporting and decision‑making across the organisation.

Based in local government, the role involves partnering with service areas to deliver on the Community Strategic Plan and Long‑Term Financial Plan, with a 19‑day month and a salary of 101,717–114,418 AUD plus

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience providing financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and public sector reporting.
• Specialist knowledge in asset accounting, including asset recognition, revaluations, depreciation and capital accounting.
• Proven ability to analyse financial information and translate it into clear, practical advice.
• Experience supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and audit processes.
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality financial advice and partner with leaders to support informed decision‑making, service delivery and long‑term sustainability.
• Translate financial information into practical insights and embed strong financial management across the organisation.
• Focus on asset accounting, financial reporting and business partnering; contribute to planning, budgeting and performance.
• Ensure financial and asset decisions align with the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Long‑Term Financial Plan.

Job description

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Following a comprehensive service review, Council has established a fit-for-purpose organisational structure designed to strengthen capability, support long-term financial sustainability and enhance customerexperience, service integration and governance. This is an exciting opportunityto join Dungog Shire Council in a newly created role.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Business Partner will provide high-quality financial advice and partner with leaders across the organisation to support informed decision‑making, service delivery and long-term financial sustainability.

Working in close partnership with leaders, you will translate financial information into practical insights, embedding strong financial management practices across the organisation. With a strong focus on asset accounting, financial reporting and business partnering, you will contribute to planning, budgeting and performance, ensuring financial and asset‑related decisions align with the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Long-Term Financial Plan.

You are a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who thrives on partnering with stakeholders and influencing outcomes. You bring both deep expertise and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice that supports service delivery and organisational performance.

For further information about the role please refer to the Position Description available on our website.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description):

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience providing financial advice and partnering support to senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and statutory financial reporting requirements, preferably within a public sector or local government context
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience in asset accounting, including asset recognition, revaluations, depreciation and capital accounting
• Proven ability to analyse financial information and translate it into clear, practical advice to support operational and strategic decision‑making
• Experience supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and audit processes
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes without direct authority

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 12 of Council’s salary system and is a permanent, full-time opportunity. The salary offered is in the range of $101,717 to $114,418 per annum plus 12% Superannuation. A market premium may be applied for the right candidate.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)
• Outstanding team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development:We have annual assessments for all Council employees to put plans in place for training and career progression so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include: reference checks, a pre‑employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information, please contact:

Stacie McGowan, Director Strategy & Organisational Delivery on 0432 116 ***