Principal Accounting Services

Lockyer Valley Regional Council; Gatton; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 165k

Five-year contract

19-day month

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Lockyer Valley Regional Council in Gatton, Queensland, seeks a senior finance professional to lead Principal Accounting Services. You will shape Council's financial framework, oversee statutory reporting, taxation compliance, asset accounting and audit coordination, and advise senior leaders on strategic financial matters.

The role drives continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting across grant-funded programs, delivering governance and responsible financial outcomes for the

Job description

Lockyer Valley Regional Council – Gatton QLD

The Lockyer Valley is ideally situated one hour’s drive from inner city Brisbane, situated along the Warrego Highway and spanning approximately 2,200 square kilometres. The region is renowned for its thriving agricultural industry, picturesque landscapes, and strong community spirit. Lockyer Valley Regional Council is a medium-sized local government organisation employing more than 320 staff.

The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic finance professional to join Council as Principal Accounting Services. This position plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering Council's financial management framework, ensuring strong governance, compliance and sustainable financial outcomes.

As a key member of the Financial Services team, the position leads the delivery of statutory financial reporting, taxation compliance, financial governance, asset accounting, and audit coordination. You will also provide expert financial advice to senior leaders, support Council's infrastructure portfolio through strategic financial partnering, and drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and reporting. You will oversee the financial governance, compliance and reporting requirements of Council's diverse portfolio of grant-funded projects and programs.

Experience within local government or a complex public sector environment will be highly regarded.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work at a senior level and contribute to the delivery of services and infrastructure that benefit the Lockyer Valley community.

What's on offer

This position offers a variety of benefits, including:

• A generous salary package of up to $165,000 per annum;
• A five-year contract of employment;
• 19 day work month;
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture;
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the Lockyer Valley region.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

• Applicants must have the legal right to work inAustralia and hold a current drivers licence.
• Successful applicants will also be required toundertake a pre-employment medical assessment,drug screen, a criminal history check, workentitlement check and qualification check.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and key selection criteria responses to Council. The key selection criteria questions which require responses can be found within the Position Vacant Information Pack.

Applications for this position close at5:00 pm (AEST) on Wednesday 14 October 2026.