Team Leader - Financial Accounting

Central Highlands Water; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work from home flexibility

Accrued time off

Generous leave options

Professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Central Highlands Water in Ballarat is seeking a seasoned Financial Accounting Lead to deliver accurate financial reporting and provide clear insights to the business. You will partner with operations, guide the accounting team and drive improvements across the finance function.

The role offers hybrid work with a mix of office presence in Ballarat and work-from-home flexibility. A strong core in accounting, leadership, and strategic advisory will be essential for success.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and experience.
• Specialist knowledge in finance and accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication for varied audiences.
• Experience leading high-performing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor and interface with the business, providing clear information between finance and operations.
• Support the Head of Finance in preparing timely and accurate financial and management information.
• Provide high level financial analysis, strategic advice and support across the organisation and drive process improvement.
• Provide leadership and support to the Financial Accounting team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business improvement

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Central Highlands Water is a major regional employer, and we want you to join us!

About us

At CHW we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.

Central Highlands Water is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related service to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.

To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria, visit our website, or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages!

The opportunity

Lead the Financial Accounting team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while partnering with the business to provide clear financial insights and advice. The primary objectives of the position are to:

• Be a trusted advisor and foster active partnerships across the business and be an interface for clear and user-friendly information between finance and operations;
• Provide support to the Head of Finance in the preparation of timely and accurate financial and management accounting information;
• Provide high level financial analysis, strategic advice and support across the organisation and drive process improvement; and
• Provide leadership and support to the Financial Accounting team.

About you

Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Relevant qualifications and experience.
• Relevant specialist knowledge and skills.
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal communication skills) and prepare and deliver finance information to varied audiences in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated technical experience in the provision of sound financial management and accounting, and business focused analysis and advice, with a focus on identifying and driving business improvements.
• Proven record of leading a high performing team in the delivery of quality accounting services that achieve business goals.

What's in it for you?

Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We’re full of "everyday people" that are great to work with and reflect our community!

We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits. There's the option of work hybrid, including a mix of being in our office in Ballarat, as well as the flexibility to work from home. Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.

At CHW you will:

• Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Be part of an organisation that strongly promotes work life balance, flexibility, safety and wellbeing.
• Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
• Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.

Have questions?

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Bridget Clark on 0428 725 983.

Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday 22 September 2026.

• Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, misconduct and police record history.
• This role may be subject to a probation period.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Brenda Wong.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please email [e-mail].

At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated