Finance Support Officer

Since the 2022 flood events, Lismore City Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far; today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore. We are inspired by our community and motivated to continue our mission.

Our Flood Restoration Portfolio (FRP) is the principal delivery agency for restoring the Councils' and Community assets. Over the coming months, the team will grow exponentially, offering exciting opportunities for personal and professional development as we deliver many rebuild and transformation projects for our community. 

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

We seek a dynamic Finance Support Officer to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting our Flood Restoration Portfolio, contributing significantly to our community's recovery. 

What we can offer you

•  Join a leading regional employer – Lismore City Council. 

• Work in a team of dedicated and friendly professionals. 

• A varied and exciting role for a responsible, organised person. 

What we trust you to deliver 

• Providing financial support services across the FRP. 

• Assist in preparing journals, processing transactions, and reconciling accounts 

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary financial data and documentation for credit evaluation. 

• Process accounting transactions, including raising and receiving purchase orders, allocating payments, providing accounting support, and processing journals as directed.

• Support the Finance team in managing client relationships, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues promptly and professionally.

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to enhance client satisfaction and retention concerning financial obligations.

• Assist in reviewing and improving systems and reconciliation processes.

• Compile information and prepare documentation as directed.
• Assist with internal and external audits. 

What you'll need to be successful

• Strong accuracy & attention to detail. 

•  Takes the initiative to add value to the FRP team. 

• Focus on the identification of problems & developing solutions.  

• Project-based approach. Experience working in a project-based approach with the capacity to support multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Self-driven but works as part of a team to achieve common goals and outcomes. 

• Ability to work agilely / respond to competing priorities & shifting demands.

• Fast learner and keen to learn / can learn by doing.

• Intermediate skills in all MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of government programs such as Content Manager and/or Authority is an advantage.

• 3-5 years in a finance support role, preferably (but not necessarily) in a project management, construction, or Local Government environment.  

Please review the position description and use your resume and responses in the application form below to demonstrate your ability to fill the position's responsibilities.

Additional details

• Attractive remuneration for the right candidate  

• This position is a full-time (70 Hrs per fortnight), term-based appointment until 31 December 2026.  

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.

• A series of pre-employment evaluations may include, but are not limited to, health assessments, validation of qualifications and licenses, criminal history verification, psychometric assessments, and reference checks before employment.

• This recruitment exercise may be utilised for future vacancies and establishing a merit list for future opportunities within six months.

Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, flexible, and accessible workplace that mirrors the community we serve. We also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly. Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process to support disabled applicants. If you would like to discuss adjustments, don't hesitate to get in touch with People and Culture team on 02 6625 0500 or email people@lismore.nsw.gov.au