Group and Team: Corporate ServicesLocation: Town Hall Employment status: Permanent, Full-time Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024 Salary range: $119,423 to $129,372 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
* Enjoy City of Hobart Employee Benefits.
* Flexible working options including a nine-day fortnight.
* Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
About the role
Manage Council's Financial Strategy - we're seeking a skilled Management Accountant to deliver Council's annual budget, provide accurate financial reports, and manage our costing methodology. Working closely with the CFO, you'll drive variance analysis, budget revisions, and forecasting across all areas of Council.
Role accountabilities include:
* Lead the annual budget process in consultation with the CFO, ensuring alignment with Council's long-term financial plan.
* Deliver accurate financial reporting, including monthly reports for the Executive Leadership Team and quarterly reports for Council.
* Provide financial analysis and modelling to support business initiatives and proposals.
* Manage and mentor the Budget and Finance Team, driving performance, training, and continuous improvement.
* Oversee end-of-month and year-end processes, including journal reviews, variance reporting, and financial forecasts.
* Maintain and improve Council's costing methodology, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in capturing costs.
You're an experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in management accounting and leadership. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
* A degree in Business, Commerce, or a relevant discipline, coupled with senior experience in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation or significant experience in a similar role.
* Professional membership as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
* Proven expertise in budgeting and financial management, including preparing and managing budgets, job costing, and developing tailored financial reports for diverse audiences.
You will have the ability to think conceptually and analytically, identifying and resolving issues while providing clear, effective advice on complex policy and procedural matters, together with strong leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring and developing high-performing teams and have exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a drive for continuous improvement.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
* Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
* Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
* A wide range of leave entitlements.
* Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
* An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
If you\'re passionate about finance, and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 22 February 2026.
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver's licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
* Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence,and
* Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Allows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resumé
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Collection of Personal Information
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Work Rights It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. Unfortunately, the City of Hobart is not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time so you must have appropriate work rights to apply for this position.Please choose one and attach a copy of your current Visa: *
* I am an Australian Citizen
* I am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport
* I am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verified
* I am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employer. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be marked as unsuccessful.
Diversity Do you identify as either of the following?
* I identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
* I am from a non-English speaking background
* Relevant Qualifications, Licences, and CompetenciesPlease outline the qualifications, licences and competencies you may have that are relevant to the role (as per the Position Description).Copies of qualifications and competencies (excluding Driver Licence) must also be attached to your application. *
I consent to City of Hobart formally verifying the qualifications I listed above. *
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Pre-Employment Checks - National Police History and Medical AssessmentThe final stage of the recruitment process includes the requirement to undertake a National Police History Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment.Are you willing to undergo these checks? *
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ExperienceI have the following work experience in the relevant field of the role.
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Selection CriteriaPlease address the knowledge, experience, skills and competencies for this role, ensuring you provide evidence based examples to support your claim (maximum 600 words). *
Behavioural CompetencyHow do you embody the City of Hobart\'s values (People, Teamwork, Focus & Direction, Creativity & Innovation, and Accountability) in your approach to this role? Provide a brief example (maximum 100 words). *
ResumeHave you attached a copy of your current Resume?
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ReferencesWe require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees\' name, position title, contact number and email address.Please note, that at least one referee should be your most recent direct manager.Referee 1Name: *
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