Management Accountant

Careers at Council; Colac; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our Financial Services team for a six-month fixed term contract. You will work closely with managers across the organisation to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, and to provide trusted business partnering to support strategic decisions.

This role offers the chance to contribute to community-benefiting projects within a dynamic local government environment and to develop your experience in

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships and provide trusted financial advice.
• Qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• CPA/CA eligibility or progress towards professional membership will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the organisation.
• Partner with managers to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide timely financial advice and business insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the council.
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

CPA/CA eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Business Partnering & Financial Analysis | 6 Month Contract

Shape Financial Decisions That Matter | Local Government Opportunity

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into meaningful business insights?

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking an experiencedManagement Accountantto join our Financial Services team for a six-month fixed term opportunity. Working closely with managers across the organisation, you'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering and supporting strategic decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects and services that directly benefit our community while developing your experience within a dynamic local government environment.

What you'll bring

• Experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships and provide trusted financial advice.
• Qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• CPA/CA eligibility or progress towards professional membership will be highly regarded.
• Meaningful work that supports the local community.
• Supportive and values-driven culture.
• Opportunity to influence financial outcomes across a diverse organisation.
• Professional and collaborative team environment.
• Attractive regional lifestyle in the beautiful Colac Otway region.

If you're ready to make an impact and bring your financial expertise to a role where your advice truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary information: $92,526.20 to $99,797.88 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

Applications Close Monday 16 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.