Cadet Accountant

Full-time – Fixed-term

Position Number: 10026 Location: Queanbeyan The Package: $909.79 - $1,337.19 gross per week + 12% super. (Evaluated as Trainee Grade 4-10 of the QPRC Salary System 2026) and Award increases of 4% in 2027-28 and 4% in 2028-2029.

Fulltime– 35 hours per week including four hours of study time. Versatile work arrangements will be considered.

Do you love working with numbers and solving problems? Start your finance career with a role that makes a real impact. You'll gain practical experience, contribute to decisions that help deliver services to our community, and study towards a relevant degree with support from Council.

In this role you will:

· Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

· Assist with accounting tasks, including cost tracking and cashflow forecasts.

· Maintain XLOne reports to support financial reporting and grants management.

· Develop skills in asset accounting, Interpreting and applying Australian Accounting Standards and using the TechOne financial systems.

We are looking for someone who:

· Is eligible to enrol in,



or currently completing a relevant finance or business degree. Communicates clearly with strong attention to detail.

· Can organise their workload, manage deadlines and balance study and work.

· Shows initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learn financial systems and processes

Working with us: At QPRC, you’ll join a supportive, community-focused organisation committed to helping you grow professionally. You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative Finance Team which values mentoring, development and cross-training, while gaining experience on projects that make a real difference to our region.

We offer a positive culture with flexible working options and access to our Reward & Recognition Program, which provides staff discounts and cashback at over 600 major retailers. Find out more here.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 7 December 2026

Tracy Sligar

Chief Financial Officer

(02) 6285 6***

📌 Cadet Accountant (Queanbeyan)
🏢 Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
📍 Queanbeyan