Overview
Wollongong, New South Wales • Full-time
Description
Undergraduate Accountant
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
The Opportunity
If you are actively studying a Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Business or a similar degree and have at least completed equivalent of 1-year full-time study load and not more than one and a half years full-time study load with plans to work toward CPA or CA accreditation, this role is your backstage pass to the world of Business Accounting. You will be involved in real work that builds real skills, learning the ins and outs of financial management while teaming up with managers and senior accountants who share knowledge. You will explore strategy work, business reporting, project support, and collaboration across the organisation, gaining hands-on experience that grows your confidence and prepares you for a professional career in the industry.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Commencing salary $66,694.98 per annum plus superannuation, increasing incrementally annually by a minimum of 6% over the first 3 years on top of the approved Enterprise Agreement increases.
Grow your career with us
You'll have support to grow, including financial assistance toward uni fees and dedicated exam leave to balance study and work. Each year, you'll rotate through different areas of the Finance Division, exploring budgeting, financial reporting, investments, financial and management accounting, property rating, corporate planning, systems, and more. You'll work on real projects, building skills and pursuing professional accounting accreditation, with guidance from experienced mentors and a strong network within the Undergraduate Development Program.
About You
You are ready to seize an opportunity and start a career in accounting with energy and purpose. You are currently studying Accounting, Commerce, Business or a similar degree, with the equivalent of 1-year full-time study load and not more than one and a half years full-time study load, and you can juggle full-time work while continuing your studies. You have strong numeracy, literacy, and analytical problem‐solving skills, with communication abilities to engage with people at all levels. You are committed to pursuing CPA or CA certification, motivated to build practical skills, and capable of working independently or with guidance. You are organised, hardworking, and driven, with a customer-focused mindset and a good foundation in confidentiality, discretion, and WHS awareness. You are excited to grow, face challenges, and be supported in your career ambitions.
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council
* True work-life balance. We offer flexible options, hybrid work, flex-time, and rostered days off.
* Great working conditions. Enjoy a 35-hour work week.
* Career growth and recognition. We support ongoing development, study assistance, and leadership opportunities.
Benefits
* Generous leave provisions: five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and long service leave after five years.
* Health, safety, and wellbeing: a safe workplace with wellbeing programs, Employee Assistance Program, checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
* A vibrant social culture: monthly activities, annual trivia night, and Christmas events.
Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community. For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
Applications close 11:59pm Monday 9 February 2026.
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity; you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, people with disability, and veterans. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child-safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community. Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, including reference, identity and medical history checks, and may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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