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 Accounts Payable to join our team at Dungog Shire Council. In this role, you will be responsible for processing accounts payable transactions, undertaking bank reconciliations and business activity statements, as well as goods and services taxation processing and reporting in accordance with legislative requirements.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across teams to provide support and assist in maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to the delivery of high quality financial services.

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
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to process a high level of data entry and electronic/online records accurately and efficiently
• Demonstrated advanced skills in operating office equipment and utilising proprietary software systems including Microsoft Suite
• Highly motivated and ability to work unsupervised with a commitment to customer service
• Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills, including the ability to effectively manage workloads and competing priorities to achieve agreed outcomes within established deadlines
• Knowledge of the Privacy and Protection of Personal Information Act
• 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 with the salary offered 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