Supervisor Finance

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Salary Range: $1,483 - $1,692 per 35 hour week + superannuation

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to lead the day-to-day operations of our Finance team, based in Coolah. This is a key role within Council’s Corporate Services team, coordinating finance activities in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and supporting strategic financial management. If you have a strong background in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working collaboratively in a dynamic local government environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As Supervisor Finance, you'll be responsible for overseeing daily financial operations and internal control processes, ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. Your role will involve coordinating a range of accounting functions including bank and rates reconciliations, managing debt recovery strategies, processing general ledger and job cost adjustments, preparing investment reports, and assisting with the development of cash flow forecasts. You'll also provide support across other finance roles and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support Council’s strategic objectives.

In addition to your technical capabilities, you'll bring leadership and team coordination skills to support and guide staff in delivering high-quality, timely financial services. You'll act as a key point of contact between the Coolah Finance team and senior leadership, and your strong communication and problem-solving skills will help ensure smooth workflows and positive client outcomes.

This role requires high-level accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities—especially during reporting periods and audit processes. To succeed in this role, you’ll need at least five years’ experience in an accounting environment, a minimum of Certificate IV in Accounting or similar, and strong proficiency in financial software and spreadsheet tools. Previous experience in local government or familiarity with related tax and accounting legislation is highly desirable. 

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This position is located in Coolah. Situated on the picturesque Coolaburragundy River and nestled in a valley of the Liverpool Range, the town is surrounded by undulating hills and fertile river flats and is an attractive service town for the surrounding agricultural district. Only an hour south east of Coonabarabran, close to major centres, and with the nearby Coolah Tops National Park offering rugged natural beauty and adventure, Coolah delivers the best of country living. 

Selection criteria include:

• Minimum five years’ experience in an accounting environment
• Tertiary qualifications (Minimum Cert IV)
• High level computer literacy, particularly spreadsheets and financial management systems
• High level accuracy in data entry/checking
• High level staff management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with tha ability to handle complaints sensitively and discreetly
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Class C NSW Drivers Licence

It's a plus if you have knowledge of related tax legislation, Local Government Act and Regulations, Australian Accounting Standards and the Local Government (State) Award. It will be great if you have experience in motivation and team participation, communication and negotiation, and in maintenance of general ledger/preparing journals and financial reconciliations, particularly if that experience is in Local Government. It's a big plus if you have completed (or are working towards) relevant accounting studies.

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks 
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• Generous uniform allowance

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 4 May 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.