Finance Officer

4 hours ago

Narrabri New South Wales, Australia Narrabri Shire Council Full time $74,047 - $81,936 per year
Finance Officer - 12 Month Opportunity
  • Maternity Leave Cover
  • Exciting opportunity for growth and development
  • Work with a supportive and progressive organisation
  • $74,047 - $81,936 per annum, plus superannuation
About Us

Discover the potential within our vibrant, rural township nestled in regional New South Wales. Narrabri Shire is a place where the vast blue skies, breathtaking mountain vistas, serene waterways await. At the heart of our operations, Narrabri Shire Council is driven by values that foster a welcoming, unified, and forward-thinking environment where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed.

About the Role

Step into the critical role of Finance Officer, where your expertise will enhance the council's financial services for both our team and the community. You will play a key role in ensuring legislative compliance and efficiently managing finance-related tasks including creditors, revenue/debtors, and water billing. Your commitment to accurate financial record-keeping will be instrumental to our finance team's success. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintain Council's accounts payable payment systems.
  • Reconcile Accounts Payable subsidiary ledger monthly.
  • Provide support and assistance across all areas of the Finance section.
  • Receipt and conduct daily bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.

For further information on the role, please see the attached Position Description or contact Kathleen Wales, Finance Coordinator on

About You

As our ideal candidate has well-developed organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise work within an environment with fluctuating workloads and changing priorities, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be:

  • Deeply knowledgeable in the world of finance, with a Certificate III in Accounts Administration or equivalent.
  • Proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office suite and experienced with financial software packages.
  • Skilled with the ability to organise and prioritise work within an environment of fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.
  • Customer focused, with experience in managing inquiries and complaints with sensitivity and discretion.

If you are enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your career.

How to Apply

To apply, follow the instructions below, where you will be diverted to our website and requested to complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

  1. Complete the information below as requested
  2. Click 'APPLY'
  3. Attach your resume and cover letter
  4. Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Note: If you have any further queries or notes, please enter these in the 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' section at the bottom of the application. Please be aware that you must submit your resume to be eligible for this role.

Closing Date For Applications

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all people within our workplace.

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