Division/Section: Business Services/Commercial & Financial Services

Position Type : 2 x Fixed-Term Full-Time positions (9-day fortnight, 36.25 hrs/week), until October 2027

Salary Range: $102,640 - $109,563 per annum + super

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Friday 18 September 2026

About The Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in helping drive Council's financial performance and strategic decision-making. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, including General Managers and Executive stakeholders, you will provide expert financial advice, analysis and insights that support informed business decisions and the delivery of Council's Corporate Plan.

This is a highly cooperative role where you will build strong partnerships across a diverse range of operational and corporate portfolios. You will contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, analyse financial performance, provide meaningful reporting and recommendations, and support stakeholders to achieve their business objectives. As part of a dedicated team of Finance Business Partners, you will help foster a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement while contributing to the growth and success of Townsville.

About You

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and influencing positive business outcomes. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into practical advice for non-financial audiences.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have:

- A Bachelor of Business (Accounting)



or equivalent qualification.
- CA, CPA or similar professional membership certification, or be working towards completion.
- Significant experience (minimum 3 years) in a Finance Business Partner or similar advisory-focused finance role.
- Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting system experience.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional customer-focused outcomes.
- A current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
- Annual wage progression




- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Melinda

Contact Email:

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

- Finance Business Partner_PD.pdf

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📌 Finance Business Partner (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville