About the Opportunity
Are you a finance professional ready to step into an exciting partner role and drive impactful change in a fast-paced organisation?
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Business Partner to join our team at Cessnock City Council. As a forward-thinking local Council, we are committed to fostering sustainable growth and building vibrant communities. In this key role, you will work closely with leaders across the organisation to drive strategic financial decisions and support the delivery of high impact projects that make a real difference to our region.
As the Finance Business Partner, you will deliver high-quality monthly reporting, financial analysis and budgeting support to your designated business units. By partnering with managers and key stakeholders, you will provide expert financial advice, drive process improvements and contribute to key financial deliverables including the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and the annual financial statements. Your insights and support will help shape financial strategies that drive operational efficiency, promote a culture of financial accountability and align with Council's long-term objectives.
This is an ideal opportunity for a degree qualified, proactive accountant with strong technical skills who enjoys stakeholder engagement and is committed to driving improvements in financial performance.
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Remuneration
$99,099 - $113,964 per annum plus superannuation
The Benefits
* Your own dedicated business units, giving you the autonomy to build meaningful professional relationships
* Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
* 13% superannuation
* Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Ongoing training and development opportunities with access to Council's Study Assistance Program
* Corporate fitness program for you and immediate family members
* Regular wellbeing programs and free annual flu vaccinations
* Free parking on-site
* Beautiful office location in the heart of the Hunter Valley
What's Next?
We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.
Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.
Pre-Employment Screening
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: Thursday 15 January 2026 at 11.30pm
Who to Contact: Lorna Walters, Financial Planning Coordinator on
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.