Finance Support Officer
Job No:
COS157
Location:
Colac
We are seeking a suitably experienced individual to join our Financial Services team as Finance Support Officer in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.
Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.
As the Finance Support Officer you will ensure that you:
- Maintain efficient administration for timely processing of financial tasks and functions in compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Accurately enter and maintain all financial records across a range of finance activities.
- Provide comprehensive operational support to the Financial Services Unit, including backup support for the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Roles.
Key responsibilities include:
- Accounts Payable
- Finance Support
- Taxation
- Accounts Receivable
About You:
To support your success in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience and/or general understanding of accounting and finance concepts.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of finance system software.
- Proven ability to apply standard procedures, practices, Acts and Regulations.
- Well-developed skills in using the Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Highly developed customer service skills.
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $67,226.64 to $70,836.48 per annum plus superannuation
Applications close on Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11.59pm
For further information and how to apply:
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- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria (KSC). (The KSC is usually located on the last page within the Position Description. Just write a few sentences to address each one)
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses
- Submit your application
If you have any questions relating to the position, please feel to contact Xavier Flanagan, Manager Financial Services on 03 5232 9400 for a confidential conversation.
Andrew Tenni
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
