Finance OfficerLocation: WerribeeRate: $52 per hour + superContract: Immediate start through to 17 December 2026We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide financial support across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business operations within a busy local government environment. This short-term contract will support several critical financial activities during a key planning and reporting period.Key Responsibilities- Review and process Position Vacancy Memos submitted by Coordinators, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant with organisational requirements.- Support Monthly Financial Management Meetings by preparing, running, and reviewing financial reports and working closely with Coordinators and Service Leads to monitor financial performance.- Assist with Quarter 1 Forecast activities, including analysing actual expenditure against budget, identifying variances, and updating financial forecasts.- Contribute to the preparation and review of the Community Services budget ahead of the November budget planning cycle.- Prepare and assist with internal and external financial reporting requirements.- Support budgeting, forecasting, taxation, cash management, auditing, and financial compliance activities.- Ensure adherence to relevant Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements and other applicable legislation.- Provide general financial analysis and support to the broader finance team.About You- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline, together with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications supported by substantial relevant experience.- Demonstrated accounting experience with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, internal and external reporting, taxation, cash management, and auditing.- Sound knowledge of Australian Taxation Office requirements and relevant legislation.- Robust analytical skills and attention to detail.- Well-developed IT skills, including experience using Financial Management Information Systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units.- Local government experience will be highly regarded.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.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.Chandlermacleod.Com/diversity-and-inclusion.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Community Support Finance Officer (Wundowie)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Wundowie