Finance Manager

3 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Barcaldine Regional Council Full time
Finance Manager (w/ Relocation Assistance to Barcaldine, QLD)

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Barcaldine Regional Council provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$120,000.00/yr - A$140,000.00/yr

Bring your experience to lead, mentor, and develop a committed finance team in a hands-on leadership role

  • Earn a competitive salary package of $120K - $140K PLUS Super
  • Fully subsidised housing provided
  • Relocation assistance up to $12,000 to help you and your family settle comfortably into your new community
  • Genuine career progression with the chance to grow alongside a supportive, close-knit team
About Barcaldine Regional Council

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, proudly serves five diverse communities: Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. The Council is committed to delivering high-quality services that strengthen community wellbeing and support sustainable regional growth. With a proud cultural heritage and deep respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land, Barcaldine Regional Council blends small-town values with modern governance. Employees enjoy a safe, secure, and inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and community impact are at the core of everything we do.

Joining the team means contributing to a bright future for our region while enjoying a lifestyle that combines unique outback living with the support of a forward-thinking local government organisation. With exciting priorities ahead, the Council is seeking a capable finance leader who can strengthen financial systems, mentor staff, and support the region's long-term sustainability.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity at Barcaldine Regional Council for a full-time Finance Manager to join the team in Barcaldine, QLD. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Community Services, this is a hands-on, operational role where you will lead a capable finance team, ensuring the delivery of core financial operations while providing mentorship and leadership.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
  • Overseeing statutory compliance, audits, and grant acquittals
  • Managing day-to-day finance operations, including rates, AP/AR, and treasury
  • Coaching, mentoring, and upskilling team members
  • Partnering with Council leadership to improve financial literacy and decision-making
  • Contributing to business plans, cost-benefit analyses, and long-term financial strategies
  • Implementing and optimising financial systems, policies, and controls
  • Ensuring strong governance, accountability, and financial sustainability across the Council
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance, along with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar finance leadership role.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

  • CA or CPA qualification (highly regarded but not essential)
  • Experience working within or supporting local/state government service delivery
You will also bring
  • Strong leadership presence with proven ability to guide and empower teams
  • Proven ability to lead audits, prepare statutory reports, and manage budgets
  • Experience coaching or mentoring finance teams
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with executive leadership and Councillors/boards
  • High-level financial acumen with the ability to problem-solve and challenge assumptions
  • Highly organised and confident, managing competing priorities in a busy finance environment
  • Familiarity with accounting systems (experience with Practical is highly regarded)
  • Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by meaningful impact in regional communities

As our ideal candidate, you are a hands-on financial leader with both technical expertise and the people skills to mentor a team. You are motivated by the opportunity to mentor and build capability within a growing finance team while strengthening Council's long-term financial sustainability.

About the Benefits

Based on skills and experience, you will receive a competitive annual salary of $120,000 - $140,000 PLUS Super, along with a range of benefits, including:

  • Fully subsidised housing provided
  • Relocation assistance of up to $12,000 to support your move and help you settle in comfortably
  • Genuine career development opportunities, including progression into executive leadership roles.
  • A collaborative and respectful leadership team with a focus on integrity and visibility
  • A welcoming regional community offering a unique outback lifestyle
Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take on this hands-on leadership role and make a meaningful impact in regional Queensland - APPLY NOW


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