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About Narrabri Shire

Narrabri Shire is an exciting area of regional NSW with plenty to offer anyone wishing to pursue a vibrant and busy country lifestyle. The expansive blue sky, stunning mountain ranges, scenic water ways and fresh air will encourage you to explore and share your experiences from this diverse area.

Why Work for Council?

Narrabri Shire Council is one of the largest employers in Narrabri Shire, offering an extensive array of employment opportunities in interesting positions. We employ over 200 staff and value their contribution to the shire. To retain our staff, we have some competitive working conditions, which include Financial Benefits, Work / Life Balance, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Training and Career Development, Employee Assistance Program, Workplace Health and Safety Initiatives and more.

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Finance Officer - Multiple Opportunities

Job No: NSC684
Location: Narrabri

Finance Officer - Multiple Opportunities

  • Exciting opportunity for growth and development
  • Work with a supportive and progressive organisation
  • Permanent Full-time

About Us

Discover the potential within our vibrant, rural township nestled in regional New South Wales. Narrabri Shire is a place where the vast blue skies, breathtaking mountain vistas, serene waterways await. At the heart of our operations, Narrabri Shire Council is driven by values that foster a welcoming, unified, and forward-thinking environment where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. 

About the Role

Step into the critical role of Finance Officer, where your expertise will enhance the council's financial services for both our team and the community. You will play a key role in ensuring legislative compliance and efficiently managing finance-related tasks including creditors, revenue/debtors, water billing, and provide support for rates, payroll, and assets. Your commitment to accurate financial record-keeping will be instrumental to our finance team's success. 

For further information on the role, please see the attached Position Description or contact Kathleen Wales, Finance Coordinator on (02) 6799 6866.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will be:

  • Deeply knowledgeable in the world of finance, with a Certificate III in Accounts Administration or equivalent.
  • Proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office suite and experienced with financial software packages.
  • Skilled with the ability to organise and prioritise work within an environment of fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.
  • Customer focused, with experience in managing inquiries and complaints with sensitivity and discretion.

If you are enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your career.

What We Offer

The salary for this position ranges from $69,400 to $76,800 per annum, plus superannuation. In addition, we offer flexible work arrangements, council uniform, ongoing professional development, with opportunities for career and salary progression.

If you are ready to join our dynamic team and positively impact the Narrabri Shire community, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply, follow the instructions below, where you will be diverted to our website and requested to complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

1. Complete the information below as requested
2. Click ‘APPLY’
3. Attach your resume and cover letter
4. Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’ 

Note: If you have any further queries or notes, please enter these in the 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' section at the bottom of the application. Please be aware that you must submit your resume to be eligible for this role.

Closing Date For Applications

Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 17 April 2024.

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all people within our workplace. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Narrabri Shire Council or provide evidence of an authorised medical contraindication.

 

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