Finance Manager (w/ Relocation Assistance to Barcaldine, QLD)
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 contemporary 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.
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
Desirable skills and background include:
- CA or CPA qualification
- Experience working within or supporting local/state government service delivery
- 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
- Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by meaningful impact in regional communities
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
- Relocation assistance of up to $12,000
- Genuine career development opportunities
- A collaborative and respectful leadership team with a focus on integrity and visibility
- A welcoming regional community offering a unique outback lifestyle
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📌 Finance Manager (w/ Relocation Assistance to Barcaldine, QLD)
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