About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of over 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Your next opportunity

Dungog Shire Council is currently looking for a dedicated and experienced finance officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing efficient, accurate and compliant transactional services across key financial functions including payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable in accordance with policy, legislative and Award requirements.

To be successful in this position, you will have the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams to support the achievement of Council's financial, operational and legislative obligations. You will be a self-starter driven by the opportunity to deliver high quality financial services to Council and our key stakeholders.

For further information about the role please refer to the Position Description available on our website.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description):

- Previous experience and/or relevant qualifications in Accounting,



Business or other relevant area combined with recent contemporary experience or an equivalent combination of contemporary experience and education/training relevant to the requirements of the role.
- Demonstrated ability to process a high level of data entry and electronic/online records accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical skills and the ability to deliver in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy including but not limited to organisational and financial problem-solving and complex calculations as part of the payroll function.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in operating office equipment and utilising proprietary software systems including Microsoft Suite.
- Proven commitment to delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a customer-focused, flexible team approach to service delivery.
- Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills, including the ability to effectively manage workloads and competing priorities to achieve agreed outcomes within established deadlines.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity, demonstrated clear understanding and practice of confidentiality and proven ability to work autonomously as part of a team.

Be rewarded This position is placed at Grade 6 of Council’s salary system. It is a full time, 35 hour per week position currently being offered on a 2-year fixed term contract. The salary is in the range of $72,987 to $82,100 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.





This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)

Flexible work arrangements

Outstanding team setting

Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees to put plans in place for training and career progression so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us

Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working with Dungog Shire Council.

You can using our simple online application form. You are able to start an application and complete it at a time that suits you by selecting the Save For Later button.

To submit your application, please follow the below steps:

- Fill out the required personal details and online questions below
- Attach the requested documents (e.g. resume, cover letter, qualifications, licences)
- Review your application and select Confirm

What happens next? You will receive an automated acknowledgement email once you have submitted your application. We will be in touch once we have reviewed your application. Please note that Council reserves the right to review applications before the close date, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include: reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information, please contact: Cheryl Clement, Coordinator Finance on 4995 7777

Applications close: Sunday 27 September 2026 AEST 11:59 PM

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