THE POSITION:

The Financial Accounting Team Leader is responsible for the delivery of efficient, customer responsive finance & accounting services and systems, and for the management of Council's treasury and investment functions. The Team Leader will support the delivery of core financial systems to the finance team by managing a team comprising 1x System Administrator and 3x Assistant Accountants.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business, or another relevant field
• Able to demonstrate practical experience with financial accounting services, systems, business partnering, advice, and change management
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships within a team and across an organisation, and adapting systems and processes to meet changing organisation and customer needs
• Knowledge of accounting standards, taxation and related legislation relevant to local government
• Experience in production of annual statutory financial accounts
• Experience in liquidity management and bank reconciliations
• Experience in managing and monitoring monthly reconciliations with subsystems

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Permanent full-time position, working 70 hours per fortnight
• This position is a Grade 8, with a commencing annualised salary range of $114,499 p.a. with progression to $123,304 p.a. on demonstrated competencies. Performance progression will be up to $134,121 p.a. plus superannuation.

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work arrangement
• Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave
• Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
• Free Onsite parking
• Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Jennifer Lim Hernandez (Manager Finance) on 9725 0177

CLOSING DATE: Friday 25 July 2025, 11.59pm

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to Jennifer Lim Hernandez, Manager Finance, and received by the closing date.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

NOTES:

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