Full time or part time (0.8), negotiable
Parental leave replacement
Fixed term, September 2025 to September 2026
Band 7, $96,433 pa + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 14 July 2025
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
This role coordinates a small team to deliver key organisational services for operational and strategic financial and management accounts services to both internal and external customers through:
- Provision of leadership, support and mentoring of the Financial Services team
- Coordinating and preparing statutory returns within required deadlines
- Coordinating or assisting with preparation of the Long-Term Financial Plan, Annual Budget and Annual Financial Report
- Supporting the accurate and timely maintenance of Councils asset registers, and assist with the development of the Capital Works Budget
- Coordinating Councils loan and investment portfolio
- Ensuring the delivery of the Accounts Payable and Corporate Card functions
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Qualifications in Accounting/Business
- Experience in a financial management position, with supervision/leadership responsibilities
- Local Government Finance experience is preferred
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft programs, particularly Excel
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Keith Caldwell, Manager Finance, on (03) 5471 1710.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.