Play a key role in shaping the future of Council's major infrastructure projects by providing high-level financial oversight, insights and control across significant capital works programs.
This fixed-term opportunity is until 22 December ****, supporting the delivery of high-profile infrastructure initiatives, including the Tripoli Way extension and other major projects.
Reporting to the Infrastructure Planning Manager, with a strong functional alignment to the Finance team, this role bridges project delivery and financial governance and is instrumental in ensuring the financial integrity of our major capital works.
What you will do:
You will support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and grant processes to ensure effective financial management across your project portfolio.
Lead financial management of major infrastructure projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure control
Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly reviews
Develop financial models to support project planning, funding strategies, and decision-making
Manage project cashflow, funding sources, and grant administration including acquittals
Ensure compliance with financial frameworks, governance requirements, and reporting standards
Partner with project managers and finance teams to deliver insights, identify risks, and implement cost controls
About you:
You are degree qualified with CA/CPA eligibility and bring strong proficiency in financial systems and Excel. You have demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and cost control, ideally within capital projects or infrastructure environments.
You will also bring a collaborative approach, with well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Work on impactful infrastructure projects that shape the local community, within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.



It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time & hybrid work options up to 22 December ****.
Commencing salary range from $92,894 - $102,562 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Plus 12% superannuation
Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
Plus a range of local government advantages, including annual leave + 1 weeks flexible 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental & sick leave entitlements.




Please Note: This position requires a National Police History Check clearance.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Ken Huckle, Infrastructure Planning Manager on *********.
Closing date: Sunday, 2 August **** at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
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📌 Full Time Temporary (Wollongong)
🏢 Shellharbour City Council
📍 Wollongong