Finance Officer - 10 Month Opportunity

Job No: NSC892
Location: Narrabri

Finance Officer - 10 Month Opportunity

  • Maternity Leave Cover
  • Exciting opportunity for growth and development
  • Work with a supportive and progressive organisation
  • $1,423.99 - $1,575.70 per week, plus superannuation

About Us

Narrabri Shire Council serves a diverse, growing region in Northwest New South Wales — a place known for its strong agricultural foundations, emerging industries, and rich natural landscapes. With wide open spaces, a supportive community, and easy access to the Nandewar Ranges and Mount Kaputar National Park, the Narrabri region offers an appealing lifestyle alongside genuine career progression.

At Narrabri Shire Council, we take pride in being a forward-thinking, community-focused organisation. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we strive to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community we serve.

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, and water billing. Your commitment to accurate financial record-keeping will be instrumental to our finance team's success. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintain Council's accounts payable payment systems. 
  • Reconcile Accounts Payable subsidiary ledger monthly. 
  • Provide support and assistance across all areas of the Finance section. 
  • Receipt and conduct daily bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently. 

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 has well-developed organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise work within an environment with fluctuating workloads and changing priorities, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate 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.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a progressive organisation that values its employees, apply now!

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Closing Date for Applications

Applications close on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 5:00pm. 

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend 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.

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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 waterways, 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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