- Kickstart your career in finance and gain experience in local government
- Learn by supporting our high-volume accounts payable and receivable, payroll and rates functions
- Join a supportive and collaborative team environment in an area of natural beauty and adventure
- Earn an attractive salary with generous perks, including 5 weeks of annual leave and flex leave arrangements for work/life balance

About the role:

The Finance Graduate is an entry level professional role responsible for supporting Council’s finance function across a broad range of operational, reporting, compliance, and revenue activities.

As a Finance Graduate, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of all financial functions within Council across a two-year fixed term period. The position is designed to help a capable graduate develop strong knowledge of local government finance fundamentals.

The Finance Graduate works under supervision while progressively building the technical, commercial, and professional capability required to transition into a more senior accounting role within Council.

To view the full position description, please click here.

About you:

- A genuine commitment to developing your skills in this field
- Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated commitment to professional standards, confidentiality, and ethical conduct

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine — your passion and potential matter most to us.



If you are eager to learn, committed to developing your skills, and excited to contribute to the future of local communities, this chance could be exactly what you are looking for.

What we offer:

- A competitive salary commencing from $1,373.71 per week plus superannuation
- Generous benefits, including 5 weeks of annual leave and long service leave after 5 years
- Flex-time arrangements, promoting a healthy work/life balance
- Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success
- Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback Recent South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, the Shire includes the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri, along with the villages of Carinda, Cumborah, Rowena, and Burren Junction, as well as expansive rural areas. With a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Just an hour north, Lightning Ridge is famed for its vibrant opal mining culture and distinctive outback charm.



Whether it’s fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore. For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, please click here.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the instructions below, where you will be diverted to our website and requested to complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. Applications that fail to answer the selection criteria and to attach a resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email *@walgett.nsw.gov.au

Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at 9:00am on Monday 31 August 2026.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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