Charters Towers Regional Council – Charters Towers QLD
$96,863 – $99,972 a year
Full time, Limited Tenure
Hybrid
2d ago, from Charters Towers Regional Council
Award: Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $96,863 – $99,972 gross per annum
Council may consider flexible hours or remote/hybrid work arrangements for the successful applicant.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under general direction, this position contributes to the operational objectives of the financial and managerial accounting functions of Council's Finance Section by undertaking a range of accounting and financial activities directly or indirectly related to projects funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The position is required to fulfill the financial tasks and reporting requirements associated with Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) funded disaster recovery works.
Responsibilities include:
* Implement and manage accounting processes for DRFA funded projects.
* Prepare financial reports and comply with QRA reporting requirements.
* Coordinate with stakeholders on financial matters relating to disaster recovery works.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Sound understanding of the various components of a financial ledger and a financial environment based on accrual accounting.
* Proficient in working within a fully integrated suite financial modules; experience with TechnologyOne is desirable.
* Experience with extracting financial data from a database for advanced analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel.
* Well-developed administrative and organisational skills and the ability to determine work priorities and work with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated experience with Microsoft products with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels.
* Demonstrated behaviour that supports a diverse equitable and safe workplace with a proven understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in business/commerce or related substantial financial experience.
ESSENTIAL LICENCES
* Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / POSITION ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council's P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
INCLUSIVE & EEO STATEMENT
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights, diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 11 January 2026.
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