City of Mount Gambier has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual to join the Finance team.

About the position:

- Permanent full-time position, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate.

- Flexible working arrangements available

- Competitive remuneration

The Finance Officer is responsible for the accurate, timely and efficient administration of Council’s procure-to-pay (creditors), procurement, contract management and revenue functions, including the maintenance of financial records, systems support, transaction processing, reporting, reconciliations and compliance activities. The position supports the effective delivery of Council’s financial operations through the administration of creditor and revenue transactions, rates-related processes, and associated month-end activities, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, Council policies and established procedures.

The role provides a high level of customer service and support to internal and external stakeholders, including responding to enquiries, providing system training and guidance, and promoting compliance with relevant financial and procurement frameworks.

This position is classified at Level 3 Year 1 – Level 3 Year 4 (currently $87,123.72 - $93,815.76 per annum) of the City of Mount Gambier Administration Staff Agreement No.13 •025.

About you:

- Demonstrated experience in administrative and financial operations including creditors and debtors gained from working within a complex finance environment

- Demonstrated skills,



knowledge and experience relating to financial management and accounting including financial system, process analysis and project management

- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to meet essential deadlines, including prioritising in a high-pressure working environment with multiple competing commitments

- Demonstrated ability to provide high level customer service with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the capacity to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation

- Ability to work autonomously within minimum direction and effectively as part of a team

- Sound and effective knowledge of systems, databases and Microsoft suite of products

What we offer:

Mount Gambier is the second largest city in South Australia and provides a perfect balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and the comforts of a small town. Packed with beautiful natural resources including the iconic Blue Lake/Warwar, caves, sinkholes, parks and gardens. Mount Gambier is an idyllic location to enjoy work life balance, only 20 minutes from the beach. This role presents an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in the workplace.

The successful candidate will enjoy:





- Ongoing career development and training

- A supportive and friendly team setting

- Career development opportunities

- Active social club

- Flexible work arrangements

- Positive work/life balance,

- Income protection insurance

- Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Support

- Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates

Pre-employment requirements:

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements;

- National Police Check

- Working with Children Check (WWCC)

- Pre-employment medical examination

The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer committed to continuous improvement as a culturally safe and supportive workplace. We strongly encourage members of our First Nations community to apply.

For a confidential conversation please call:

Steph McIntosh

Procurement and Supplier Services Coordinator

08 •••• •514

Further information about the position, including the position description, which identifies key competencies and selection criteria, is available from City of Mount Gambier website: www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/council/careers/vacancies

How to apply:

Applicants must specifically address each of the key competencies and selection criteria, which is available within the position description and submit with a resume including contact details for at least three referees.

Applications close: Friday 25 September 2026 at 5:00pm.

Applications must be submitted via email to:

Human Resources Team

••••@mountgambier.sa.gov.au

📌 Finance Officer (Mount Gambier)
🏢 City Of Mount Gambier
📍 Mount Gambier