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Council is seeking a suitably qualified Financial professional to join the Finance team in the role of Expenditure & Revenue Team Leader. The successful candidate will oversee and manage the revenue and expenditure function, whilst working collaboratively with and supporting the Finance Team. This pivotal role plays a key part in ensuring the delivery of accurate, efficient, and compliant financial services across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial lead who values collaboration and wants to work in an setting where their expertise is recognised and their contribution helps shape best practice. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and grow within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.
What this role looks like:
- Lead and supervise the Expenditure and Revenue team to deliver accurate, timely and compliant financial operation services
- Plan, allocate and monitor team workloads
- Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to team members
- Review and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, receipting, banking, supplier payment and debtor management activities.
- Coordinate and review reconciliations between creditor and debtor accounts, supplier statement, daily banking, sub-systems, external systems and he general ledger.
- Oversee month-end reconciliations, journals and reporting activities
- Lead debt recovery activities.
- Maintain oversight of financial records, registers and master data.
- Provide financial information, stakeholder advice and audit support.
- Support finance system implementation, testing and continuous improvement
- Lead the development, implementation and review of standard operating procedures
What are we seeking from our Expenditure & Revenue Team Leader
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting or similar
- Sound accounting knowledge, including reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supporting a finance team, including workload coordination, coaching and quality review.
- Strong communication, problem solving and stakeholder management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Extensive Experience (3-5 years) in Local Government or similar regulated environment is desirable
Benefits of working with us:
A salary of $130,763 per annum (including superannuation), paid weekly. Opportunities for training to keep your skills up to date. An opportunity for bonus payments and to participate in well-being initiatives and benefits available to staff through our EBA and other programs.
Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council by 5pm on 26 August 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.
People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at
[email protected]
Please note that recruitment and offers of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
📌 Expenditure & Revenue Team Leader (Sydney)
🏢 The Hills Shire Council
📍 Sydney