Job Description
SALARY: $126,970 - $145,522 pa + Super + leaseback vehicle
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Work Type:Permanent Full Time
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Lead strategic financial decision-making in one of Sydney's fastest-growing councils.
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Enjoy a 35 hour working week
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Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
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Flexibility through flex leave provisions
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Qualified career development
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Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and Myleave options
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At Camden Council, we are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our community through strong financial management, innovation and collaboration. As Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key leadership role in shaping Council's financial future, providing strategic advice, leading a high-performing team, and driving budgeting, financial planning and reporting activities that support sustainable growth and sound decision-making.
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Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, this senior leadership position is responsible for leading Council's Management Accounting team and delivering high-quality budgeting, financial planning, reporting, governance and business partnering services. The role supports informed organisational decision-making, legislative compliance and long-term financial sustainability while driving continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and controls.
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Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
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What We Offer
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We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
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We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
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As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in an accounting related discipline and extensive experience in senior finance role
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Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a finance team with proven outcomes.
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Expert knowledge and experience in budgeting, financial management and statutory reporting
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Demonstrated experience and understanding of Long-term financial planning
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Extensive knowledge and experience in applyingaccounting policies, principles and accounting standards
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Demonstrated experience in implementing andunderstanding of electronic budget systems
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with good analytic and data interpretation skills
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Demonstrated abilityto apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity atall times
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Previous Local Government experience in a senior financial role
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Sound financialknowledge of Section 94 planning
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Further Information: Paul Rofe, Chief Financial Officer on **************
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Closing Date for above position: 31/08/2026
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📌 Senior Management Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Camden Council
📍 New South Wales