Waratah-Wynyard Council have an exciting chance available for a Assistant Accountant to support our growing municipality.

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, this position plays an important role in supporting the accounting team with a range of finance and accounting tasks. The role is primarily responsible for Council’s bank reconciliation processes and provides key backup support for Council’s payroll function.

The successful applicant will have strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. A working knowledge of Council activities and projects will be developed in the role, with a focus on understanding organisational needs and contributing to effective service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently completing, or about to commence, a degree in accounting, someone who holds a Diploma of Accounting, or an experienced finance professional looking to contribute to local government.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Currently completing or hold a Diploma of Accounting qualification or experience in a senior finance support role.

- Well-developed and accurate numerical skills.

- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Commitment to the delivery of best value services to stakeholders through the pursuit of personal excellence, integrity and continuous improvement practices.

- Demonstrated experience in operating in a team environment, in particular sharing workloads and supporting colleagues in a positive manner.

Why Join us?
- Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 6% of the employee’s salary)

- Health and wellbeing program

- Up to 12 weeks parental leave

- Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays

- 17% leave loading annually

- Employee Assistance Program

The full Position Description is available for download in the Forms section below.



The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

What next?

If we've sparked your interest, and you would like to be a motivated and positive contributor to the team at Council, then apply now via the Council Website at www.warwyn.tas.gov.au

Please note that any application submitted through the SEEK website will not be considered.

Information on addressing the selection criteria can be found on our ‘How to apply’ page.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity, diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others.

Applications for this position close at 5pm on Monday 17 August, however suitable applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to withdraw or extend this ad at any time.

You will receive an immediate automated response in the online form and by email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you haven’t received a response, you have most likely forgotten to attach a document or missed an essential field in the online form. Please review the form and complete the sections highlighted in red font.

If you experience any technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact our People & Safety team on 03 6443 8***.

📌 Assistant Accountant (Wynyard)
🏢 Waratah Wynyard Council
📍 Wynyard