The Shire of Meekatharra is seeking a motivated and experienced finance professional to fill the role of Coordinator Finance.

The Shire
Meekatharra is a golden prospect for anyone on their Mid-West outback adventure. It is a small town about 760 kilometres north of Perth, in the Mid-West region of WA, and is located on the Great Northern Highway and is a busy hub for supplies, government, emergency and medical services, cattle stations, remote Indigenous Communities, mining, prospecting and tourism.
The role Operating under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO), the Coordinator Finance will manage the day-to-day financial operations of the Shire overseeing all financial and accounting functions, payroll, rates, assets, grants and taxation. The successful candidate will also assist with the preparation of the Shire’s annual budget, annual budget review, annual and internal audits, annual and monthly financial reporting and may act in the DCEO role as required. The successful candidate will also provide leadership, support and training to Shire staff and assist with the implementation and optimisation of financial systems.
The Requirements The ideal candidate will possess a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or related discipline or have equivalent professional experience. They will also need to demonstrate experience in financial management, payroll, and reporting within a local government or comparative environment, experience with enterprise accounting systems, and high proficiency in Microsoft Office. Staff management and the ability to lead a team are also essential.
Remuneration The Shire is offering a Level 8 full-time position payment (under the Award) and a location-based incentive payment (“Meekatharra Payment”) with a commencement hourly rate of $42.13 per hour. An annual minimum superannuation of 12% and an extra 5% co-contribution based on a matching voluntary employee contribution, a total of 5 weeks annual leave with a 17.5% leave loading, rent-free accommodation, one rostered day off per month and training and professional development will be provided.

Interested applicants must obtain an Application Package and address the Operational Criteria on page 16. To request the Application Package, please email [email protected] or if you require further information please contact Geraldine Kistnasing, Executive Recruitment Consultant on 9380 4505.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 15th August 2025