Finance Manager

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia Employment Office Australia Full time

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.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au

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

To read the full position description, please read the position description

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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