- Full time permanent position
- Band 6 - $101k -$110k + 12% superannuation + monthly RDO
- Council Depot, East Doncaster

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit. We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About The Role

This position provides financial and administrative support to the City Projects and Sustainable Futures units, including purchasing functions, financial reporting, budget input, and support for other units as required.

As the Finance Advisor (City Projects & Sustainable Futures) you will:

- Undertake purchasing functions including purchase order and invoice transactions.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, financial returns and inputs to unit budgets.




- Liaise with the Finance Unit regarding the unit’s budget, monthly performance reports and adjustments to the accounts.
- Monitor the unit’s financial performance against adopted performance indicators

Skills And Experience

- Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or substantial previous experience.
- An experienced skilled in the areas of accounts receivable and payable systems, capital and operational budget monitoring and reporting.
- Flexible and able to respond to changing priorities and able to complete tasks within tight timeframes.
- Knowledgeable in financial management systems and processes in a local government environment.
- A problem solver, able to resolve operational and service delivery issues to meet the needs of service unit teams.
- Knowledgeable in the use of financial management systems including Finance 1 and Enterprise Budgeting.

Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section: Job Vacancies

How To Apply Click APPLY to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Irfan Hanif,



Acting Coordinator Infrastructure Project Management Office via [email protected] For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us Applications close on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11:00pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.

📌 Finance Advisor (City Projects & Sustainable Futures) (Melbourne)
🏢 Manningham Council
📍 Melbourne