About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Your next opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer Payroll to join our team at Dungog Shire Council. In this role, you will be responsible for administering Council's payroll, accounts receivable, and associated financial end-to-end functions in accordance with legislative and Award requirements. This will include the completion of all statutory returns and relevant reporting.

To be successful in this position, you will have the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams to provide support and assist in the maintenance of accurate financial records. You will be a self-starter driven by the opportunity to deliver high quality financial services to Council and our key stakeholders.

Essential selection criteria include:

• Previous experience and/or relevant qualifications in Accounting, Business or other relevant area combined with recent contemporary experience, or an equivalent combination of contemporary experience and education/training relevant to the requirements of the role
• Demonstrated ability to process a high level of data entry and electronic/online records accurately and efficiently
• Demonstrated knowledge, interpretation and understanding of relevant awards, enterprise agreements, industrial relations and legislative acts, including superannuation and taxation
• Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical skills, and the ability to deliver in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy, including but no limited to organisational and financial problem-solving and complex calculations as part of the payroll function
• Demonstrated advanced skills in operating office equipment and utilising proprietary software systems, including Microsoft Suite
• Proven commitment to delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a customer-focused, flexible team approach to service delivery
• Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills, including the ability to effectively manage workloads and competing priorities to achieve agreed outcomes within established deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity, demonstrated clear understanding and practice of confidentiality, and proven ability to work autonomously as part of a team
• Class C Driver Licence

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 4 of Council’s salary system. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. The salary offered is in the range of $60,080 to $67,582 per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation, dependent upon competency level and in accordance with Council’s Salary Policy.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Outstanding team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees to put plans in place for training and career progression so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working with Dungog Shire Council.

You can apply now using our simple online application form. You are able to start an application and complete it at a time that suits you by selecting the Save For Later button.

To submit your application, please follow the below steps:

1. Select Apply to visit the job listing on our website
2. Fill out the application form below the job listing
3. Attach the requested documents (e.g. resume, cover letter, qualifications, licences)
4. Review your application and select Confirm

What happens next?

You will receive an automated acknowledgement email once you have submitted your application. We will be in touch once we have reviewed your application. Please note that Council reserves the right to review applications before the close date, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include: reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information, please contact: Sujeewa Ranawake, Manager Finance or Shaun Chandler, Executive Manager Corporate & Customer Service on (02) 4995 7777

Applications close: Monday 30 June 2025 AEST 11:59 PM