Finance Officer

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks parental leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual wage progression

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Superannuation employer contribution 9

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a Finance Officer to support financial operations, deliver accurate services, and partner with stakeholders across the organisation. You will investigate and resolve finance-related inquiries, process transactions and workflows, and contribute to quality financial outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role sits in the Business Services - Commercial & Financial Services division in Townsville and offers a permanent full-time position with a 9 day

Qualifications

• Three years' experience as Finance Officer or similar finance-related role.
• Certificate IV in Business, or progress towards Bachelor in Business or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, reconciliations and finance administration.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Council's financial operations by delivering accurate, timely financial services.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial advice.
• Investigate and resolve finance-related enquiries and process transactions/workflows.
• Contribute to quality financial outcomes and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial administration

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Business

Bachelor degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Division/Section: Business Services - Commercial & Financial Services

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO4 - $86,720 - $92,954 per annum + super

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 8 October 2026

About The Role

As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting Council's financial operations by delivering accurate, timely and customer-focused financial services. Working within the Commercial and Financial Services team, you will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial advice, investigate and resolve finance-related enquiries, process transactions and workflows, and contribute to quality financial outcomes.

This role offers variety and collaboration, with opportunities to work across different business areas while building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement. Your attention to detail, analytical approach and commitment to service excellence will help support Council's purpose of Growing Townsville and delivering value to our community.

About You

You are a motivated and customer-focused finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively to achieve positive business outcomes. You bring strong financial administration and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have:

• Minimum three years' experience in a Finance Officer or similar finance-related role.
• Certificate IV in Business, or progress towards a Bachelor degree in Business or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, reconciliations and finance administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and effectively partner with stakeholders across a business.
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Ability to investigate issues, analyse information and recommend solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and Council's values of Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value and Enjoyment.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Nick

Contact Email: [e-mail]

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] or phone [phone] for a confidential discussion.

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