Division/Section: Business Services / Commercial and Financial Servies

Position Type: Fixed Term Full time until August 2027

Salary Range: LGO4 ($83,385 – $89,379 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.

Location: Walker Street, Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 5th July 2026

The Role:

As part of the Finance team, this role is responsible for undertaking key treasury functions on a daily basis to support the continuity of Council services.

Key responsibilities include:

- Monitoring daily cash balances and managing bank transactions
- Completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Processing payments and receipts through banking platforms
- Process journals and support end-of-month financial activities
- Assisting with investment and debt administration
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and relevant legislation

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial outcomes, supporting stakeholders, and improving financial practices through collaboration and expertise.

About you:

Do you have experience in a Finance Officer role, providing support within a multi‑disciplinary environment and demonstrating strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability. You model a positive safety culture through visible leadership, adherence to Health and Safety Management Systems, and the exercise of due diligence in meeting compliance and legislative obligations.

Do you have qualifications equivalent to a Certificate IV in Business or are progressing toward a Bachelor degree in Business. Do you have great verbal and written communication skills, outstanding customer service,



and well‑developed interpersonal abilities, with a proven capacity to negotiate, influence, and educate stakeholders.

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a solid focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
- Annual wage progression
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program





* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Heidi

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N00094 N00096 N03711_Finance Officer_PD_Updated Template_05Sep2024.docx

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