Position
Permanent Full Time
Band 7 Salary: $108,542.02 plus 12% superannuation
Location: Morwell
About the Role
As a Management Accountant here at Latrobe City Council you will provide budget, forecasting, reporting and analysis support to the organisation, assisting business units to improve their financial performance and reporting, including identifying process improvements.
You will assist with the preparation of key deliverable items including the annual budget, operating and capital expenditure, long term financial plans and quarter and annual reports.
As a member of our finance team you will provide support to ensure the integrity of councils financial systems and information whilst ensuring council is compliant with all legislative requirements, standards and relevant policies and guidelines.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in a previous management accounting role undertaking tasks such as planning/facilitating annual budgets, budget review, forecasting processes and producing monthly management financial reports including variance/financial trend analysis.
You will have the ability to collaborate and build strong trusting relations with other leaders across council.
You will also have
* Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Business with relevant accounting and computer based financial systems experience
* Understanding of the legislative requirements relating to Local Government, in particular those associated with the delivery of financial services and reporting incorporated in the Local Government Act, Accounting Standards and Regulations.
* Experience with Technology One CiA Financials is an advantage.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visitwww.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Sunday 12 April 2026
For more information contact Warrick Primrose, Coordinator Accounting Services on 03 5128 6159 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organization
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organization where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
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