Permanent Full Time - (QLGIA Stream A – Level 5)

Location: Yeppoon | Reports to: Coordinator Accounting Services

About Us

Livingstone Shire sits along the stunning Capricorn Coast, covering 11,776 square kilometres and home to nearly 43,000 residents. Since its formation in 2013, Council has grown into a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff committed to delivering for our community.

Our region is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant community spirit. It’s a place where connection matters, and where nature and opportunity live side by side.

Council’s culture is built on Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity; values that guide how we work and how we lead.

Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We are committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.

Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:

Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.

Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible, and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.

Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and chance for Business diversity and growth.

Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.

The Role:

You will join a collaborative team that values accountability, teamwork, community, potential and positivity and we are now looking to appoint a qualified, professional Accountant to join Council’s accounting team.





This position will act as a business partner to the wider organisation providing accounting support on a broad range of financial activities and candidates will have experience with financial statements and preparation of supporting documentation, and have a working knowledge of financial audit functions, Australian Accounting Standards and of relevant legislation.

The successful candidate will hold tertiary qualification and understanding of accounting principles, and demonstrable communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have athorough understanding of financial practices and compliance along with exceptional customer service, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to effectively work as a member of a team.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- An undergraduate degree or higher with a major in accounting/finance/commerce or another closely related discipline with previous experience in financial accounting functions.
- Previous experience in operating Council’s current financial operating systems (Finance One and Pathways) or demonstrated past experience in quickly learning and effectively operating corporate financial systems.
- Eligibility for membership of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants, or other professional accounting body.
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5 - $98,077 p/a - plus knowing your work makes a real impact across Council and for the community!

- Fortnightly RDOs - because balance matters and we value work/life balance
- Salary packing options - to help you make the most of your earnings.
- 12.5% employer superannuation – we’re invested in your future

A values-driven culture - where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are more than just words—they’re how we work, every day.

Applications close Monday, 10 August 2026 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Financial Accountant (Yeppoon)
🏢 Livingstone Shire Council
📍 Yeppoon