Finance Officer

Our aspiration is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of services we provide to our diverse and spirited community. Since the 2022 flood events, the 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 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

•  Attractive remuneration for the right candidate

• Career enhancing/changing opportunity to be involved in the largest reconstruction project in local government history. 

• Great Team and values-driven Portfolio 

What we trust you to deliver 

• Provide financial management and oversight, exercising sound financial judgment within the scope of applicable accounting standards, disaster recovery arrangements, and Local and State Government regulatory environments. 

• Prepare and maintain project documentation for disaster recovery reporting, monitoring, and evaluation   

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure awareness of relevant priorities and issues. 

• Develop, maintain, and manage effective and productive relationships with various stakeholders to provide support and advice proactively.

• Collaborate effectively with finance and procurement executives and their teams to obtain information, support portfolio priorities, and solve problems.

• Use a range of applications and technology for full and accurate record management. Regularly monitor and review records and information management to ensure they are performed and accountable and meet business needs, standards, and best practices.

• Actively review and maintain procedures and processes to deliver continuous improvement projects.

• Manage a diverse range of matters in an environment of conflicting priorities, including negotiating timeframes.

What you'll need to be successful

• Diploma/ Degree/ Professional qualifications in Accounting/Finance preferred or demonstrated equivalent experience.

•  Knowledge of local government software systems Authority and Content Manager (preferred; however, training is provided).  

• Core fundamental finance background in project management, construction, or Local Government environment as an advantage.  

• Strong understanding and compliance of funding model finance guidelines and accounting standards.

• Working with inter-government agencies or with outsourced functions is high preferred.

• Financial solid control skills, including hands-on delivery of economic control and reporting, cash flow, and audit delivery. 

• Ability to assist in the preparation of management and financial reports. 

• Assist with project costing reviews, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis & cash flow projections.

• Assist in establishing system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems. 

• Proactive self-starter continually looking to enhance and optimise finance and the broader business.

• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy of financial control and reporting.

• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, accountability, and professionalism.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal, as well as interpersonal), attention to detail, and ability to partner with various stakeholders.

• Effective time management and organisational skills are a must. 

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

Additional details

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

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program. 

• 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 used for future vacancies, and within six months, a merit list for future opportunities may be established.

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