Accountant - Major Projects (Fixed-term)

Job No: SHELL1394

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 programmes.

This fixed-term prospect is until 22 December 2028, 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:

- 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.

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.

We offer:

- Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi‑time and hybrid work options up to 22 December 2028.
- Commencing salary range from $92,894 – $102,562 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programmes, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support and Learning & Development opportunities
- Plus Annual Award increases, bi‑annual bonus payments, and weekly pay run
- Plus a range of local government benefits, including annual leave, 1 week flexible “My Leave”, health and wellbeing initiatives and generous parental and sick leave entitlements.

Please Note: This position requires a National Police History Check clearance.

Closing date: Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 11:30pm.

Contact: Ken Huckle, Infrastructure Planning Manager, 4221 6224.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse 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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📌 Accountant - Major Projects (Fixed-term) (City of Shellharbour)
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