Senior Finance Officer

Gladstone Regional Council; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible working options

Supportive team

Job summary

Gladstone Regional Council is seeking a Senior Finance Officer on a maximum term full-time basis to support the finance functions. The role focuses on efficient financial administration, accuracy in data handling, and strong teamwork within a large Finance team.

You will work in a dynamic environment with an emphasis on work-life balance, a 9-day fortnight, and flexible working options as part of our inclusive culture. Applicants must have relevant experience and working rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration within a local government environment.
• Strong numeracy with high accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient financial administrative support to the finance functions of Council.
• Collaborate with the finance team to process financial data accurately.
• Demonstrate time management and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of numeracy and data integrity.

Skills

Financial administration

Numeracy

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partnerwith our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

Senior Finance Officer

Council is seeking to appoint a maximum term full time Senior Finance Officer to contribute to Council’s success.

This position is a maximum term opportunity for secondment coverage, with a projected end date of January 2029.

• Work in a dynamic business environment, within a proactive and supportive team.
• Be a part of a large multi-skilled Finance team.
• Enjoy work life balance with a 9 -day fortnight.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to provide efficient financial administrative support to the finance functions of Council.

You will bring:

• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills gained working in a similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills to engage with a clients and employees.
• Time management, prioritisation and work organisation skills to effectively complete tasks within required timeframes.
• Excellent numeracy skills with high accuracy level.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
• Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0*** or email the Talent Acquisition Team at **********@gladstone.qld.gov.au.