CCB-101 / CCB-102 Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general direction, this position contributes to the operational objectives of the financial, managerial and asset accounting functions of Council’s Finance Section by undertaking a range of accounting and financial activities. This position provides financial, accounting advice and support to internal service Managers and Senior Officers within the Council to ensure accurate internal and external reporting of Council’s financial performance and appropriate Financial Asset Management.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Permanent

Award:                        Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $96,863 to $ 99,972 gross per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Experience working in financial accounting, management accounting, asset accounting or a related financial services role.
• Sound understanding of various components of a financial ledger and environment based on accrual accounting.
• Proficient in working within a fully integrated suite of financial modules. 
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis of a range of financial activities.
• Proficient in the use and development of financial management and reporting systems.
• Extensive working knowledge of and the ability to interpret relevant legislation and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft products with advanced Excel skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to work in a group environment.
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills with the ability to determine work priorities and work with minimal supervision.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, accounting discipline and/or substantial financial experience. 

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, please view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

9:00am Friday, 19 December 2025.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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