Job Description
Finance Officer n
Location:
Werribee
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Rate:
$52 per hour + super
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Contract:
Immediate start through to 17 December ****
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We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide financial support across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business operations within a busy local government setting. This short-term contract will support several critical financial activities during a key planning and reporting period.
Key Responsibilities n
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Review and process Position Vacancy Memos submitted by Coordinators, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant with organisational requirements.
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Support Monthly Financial Management Meetings by preparing, running, and reviewing financial reports and working closely with Coordinators and Service Leads to monitor financial performance.
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Assist with Quarter 1 Forecast activities, including analysing actual expenditure against budget, identifying variances, and updating financial forecasts.
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Contribute to the preparation and review of the Community Services budget ahead of the November budget planning cycle.
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Prepare and assist with internal and external financial reporting requirements.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, taxation, cash management, auditing, and financial compliance activities.
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Ensure adherence to relevant Australian Taxation Office (ATO)



requirements and other applicable legislation.
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Provide general financial analysis and support to the broader finance team.
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About You n
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Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline, together with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications supported by substantial relevant experience.
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Demonstrated accounting experience with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, internal and external reporting, taxation, cash management, and auditing.
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Sound knowledge of Australian Taxation Office requirements and relevant legislation.
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Well-developed IT skills, including experience using Financial Management Information Systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units.
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Local government experience will be highly regarded.
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.
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📌 Community Support Finance Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Western Australia