Finance Support Officer

Broken Hill City Council; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Award Conditions including 55

Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years

Fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Corporate Health and Wellbeing program

Employee growth and development

Salary packaging options

Social Clubs

Job summary

Broken Hill City Council is seeking a permanent full-time Finance Support Officer to assist with revenue, expenditure, assets and cash flows. Reporting to the Manager Finance, the successful candidate will have experience in accounts administration and reconciliation and be able to learn new systems quickly.

You will thrive in a small team, deliver accurate financial information, and support continuous improvement while contributing to community outcomes and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts administration and finance reconciliation.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration of revenue, expenditure, assets and cash flows.
• Support Manager Finance in delivering good value services to the community.
• Assist with financial operations to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Skills

Financial transactions processing

Accounts administration

Finance reconciliation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Quick learner

Job description

Are you looking for a role with purpose, one where your work makes a meaningful difference? Do you have strong skills in processing financial transactions and interpreting financial information? Are you eager to learn and undertake further training? Are you passionate about supporting accurate financial operations and maintain high standards of service? Do you thrive in a role where your accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills help deliver positive outcomes for your community?

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and proactive applicant to fill the permanent full-time role of Finance Support Officer.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Manager Finance, you will support Broken Hill City Council in delivering good value services to the community, through highly effective administration of revenue, expenditure, assets and cash flows.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in accounts administration and finance reconciliation, be quick to learn new systems and processes and work well independently and flexibly in a small team.

Working at Broken Hill City Council you will have the opportunity to join a team that strives to make a real difference in your community.

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following:

• Understand all Council staff are one team working towards a shared purpose
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes
• Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’
• Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change

Benefits working for Council include:

1. Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks Annual leave
2. Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
3. Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
4. Corporate Health and Wellbeing programs
5. Employee growth and development opportunities
6. Salary packaging options
7. Social Clubs

Appointment will be subject to:

• Pre-employment Medical
• National Police and Background Check
• Reference Checks

Job reference: BHCC-FIN-07

Any questions about the role can be directed to Emmy Williams, Manager Finance on [phone].

Applications close Friday, 25 September 2026 at 5 pm (ACST)

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application, please contact the Council’s People & Culture Department on [phone] or [phone].

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.