Finance Coordinator

Precruitment; Mount Isa City; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel covered

Job summary

Regional Queensland Council is seeking a Finance Coordinator for an immediate short-term casual contract to support the Council’s finance function. The role is based in a remote regional location with travel and accommodation provided by the Council; end date expected 18 December 2026.

Australian or NZ citizenship or appropriate visa required. You will handle daily financial administration, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and routine financial reporting while liaising with

Qualifications

• Recent Local Government finance experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily financial administration and transaction processing.
• Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare routine financial reports and support month-end processes.
• Monitor invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Respond to finance enquiries and liaise with internal Council teams.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation.
• Support the broader finance team with urgent priorities as required.

Job description

Our client is a Regional Queensland Council supporting a remote outback community. The organisation delivers essential services and infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on sustainable community outcomes.

The Opportunity

An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Finance Coordinator to support the Council’s finance function during a short-term period. This is a casual contract commencing as soon as possible with an expected end date of 18th of December 2026.

Daily responsibilities are expected to include:

• Supporting daily financial administration and transaction processing
• Coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Preparing routine financial reports and supporting month-end processes
• Monitoring invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Responding to finance enquiries and liaising with internal Council teams
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation
• Supporting the broader finance team with urgent priorities as required

About You

Recent Local Government finance experience is essential. You will be comfortable stepping into an established Council environment, supporting day-to-day financial operations and contributing with minimal lead time.

You will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively in a remote regional location for the duration of the assignment.

What’s On Offer

This is an immediate short-term contract through to 18 December 2026. Accommodation in addition to travel to and from the community will be covered by the Council. Any extension will depend on Council requirements and will be advised in advance.

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

Job Ref# 5560