Are you ready to build your finance career while making a real impact in a vibrant rural community?

Flinders Shire Council is seeking a motivated and capable Graduate Accountant / Senior Finance Officer to join our Corporate & Financial Services team based in Hughenden, Queensland. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for an emerging finance professional to play a key role in delivering Council’s financial management, reporting, governance, and long-term sustainability objectives.

Key Opportunities

- Working across the organisation, you’ll provide expert financial advice that supports informed decision making and helps deliver positive outcomes for the Council and community.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to strategic financial planning and governance activities.
- A supportive and collaborate team setting.
- Flexible work arrangements available, including a 9-day fortnight coupled with a unique outback lifestyle.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities

- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, financial management practices and relevant legislative requirements, including the ability to apply Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting obligations.
- Experience in, or demonstrated ability to contribute to, the preparation of budgets, financial statements, reconciliations, management reports and financial analysis to support informed decision-making and organisational performance.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues, interpret financial information,



identify trends and risks, and develop practical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines, particularly in a finance or accounting environment with cyclical reporting requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide professional advice and support to internal and external stakeholders, explain financial information clearly, and build effective working relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business systems, with the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of financial, records management and enterprise software used by Council.

Essential Education/Qualifications

- Currently undertaking, recently completed, or holding tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience in finance, accounting, revenue, corporate services or local government financial administration.

Essential Licences

- Current C Class drivers’ licence.

Closing Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026. Applications should be submitted online through the 'Apply Now' button on Council's website and MUST include a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria on Council's website here: https://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/Your-Council/Working-at-Council.

📌 Graduate Accountant / Senior Finance Officer (Hughenden)
🏢 Flinders Shire Council
📍 Hughenden