Finance Coordinator

Finance Coordinator

Portland VIC 3305,

Glenelg Shire,

FULL TIME

$102,357.77 Gross per annum + Superannuation

About the Opportunity

Are you a numbers whiz with a passion for precision?

We're looking for someone who knows their way around figures, loves a good financial challenge and can turn complex data into clear insights.

If this sounds like you, an exciting and rare opportunity exists to join our Finance team in the position of Finance Coordinator.

In this role, you would contribute significantly to the effective operation of the Finance team with an aim of delivering high quality, efficient and accurate financial information to enable the Council to make informed decisions.

In addition to your excellent organisational, time management, communication and listening skills, other non-negotiable skills required to perform this role effectively are prioritisation and adaptability skills to manage a changing work environment and leadership skills to lead and motivate the team to achieve their goals and objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct Reports - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Finance Officers.
• Active coordination, preparation and management of internal and external audits and implementation of audit actions.
• Coordination, preparation and management of Statutory and other reporting requirements so that they are submitted on time.
• Review and continuous improvement of systems, processes, policies and procedures to ensure robust accounting and internal controls are in place to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Lead the Finance team in the delivery of quality financial advice, support and analysis to unit managers to enable them to achieve organisational goals and unit objectives.

Please Note: Shortlisting for this position will be undertaken during the advertising period.

For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.

What you need to Succeed

• Be tertiary qualified in Commerce or Business, or equivalent industry experience.
• Have skills and experience to enable you to lead, motivate and develop our specialist Finance team.
• have demonstrated experience in building and maintaining positive relationships across an organisation; and
• Align strongly with our organisational values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Service Excellence and Innovation.

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.

Why work for us?

A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.

We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.

Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.

We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.

Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Pre-employment Requirements:

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:

• A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
• Resume.
• Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).

Applications Close: Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11:59pm

Looking for further information please contact:

Name: Rebecca Campbell

Position: Chief Finance Officer

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