Dynamic leadership opportunity - Drive initiatives and support a broad range of financial and accounting services in the area of asset accounting and financial reporting.

Colac Otway Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into the role of Coordinator Financial Accounting and make a meaningful contribution to the organisation and community.

Why join Colac Otway?

Located just two hours south-west of Melbourne and one hour from Geelong, Colac Otway offers a unique lifestyle combining career opportunity with the natural beauty of the Great Ocean Road, Otway rainforests and northern lakes. With a strong economy built on primary industries, tourism, and community services, it's a fantastic place to live, work, and grow your career.

What we offer:

• Salary - Up to $119,840 TRP + Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Work in a beautiful region with flexible work options and a welcoming team
• A genuine leadership opportunity with support for your professional development
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options
• A values-driven and supportive culture
• A welcoming, collaborative finance team

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Financial Services, this role provides the opportunity to work closely with a high-performing leadership team and contribute to the delivery of robust financial services across the organisation. You will lead and oversee a range of essential functions, ensuring Council's financial integrity and supporting effective decision-making.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• General Financial Reporting
• Asset Accounting
• Statutory Reporting
• Manage Inventory Systems
• Oversee General Taxation Activities
• Monitor Council Treasury
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Assist internal and external auditors

About you

You are a motivated finance professional who thrives on accuracy, integrity, and delivering outcomes that will support both Council and the community. Alongside your strong technical expertise, you are confident in building relationships across all levels of the organisation. You lead with warmth, clarity, and professionalism, ensuring your team and stakeholders feel supported and engaged.

Your combination of financial acumen and people skills will enable you to influence, guide and build trust across Council.

To be successful, you will need:

• Demonstrated experience working in a similar finance role.
• Experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and preparation of financial statements.
• Knowledge of accounting standards.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of financial systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, problem solve and contribute to a highly collaborative environment.
• Leadership experience would be highly regarded, but if you bring strong technical skills and a people-focused approach, we're open to supporting your leadership growth.

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline are essential. Previous experience in local government would be highly regarded, but it is not essential.

This is a fantastic career opportunity to grow your leadership experience while working in a supportive and progressive organisation. If you're ready to bring your skills, energy, and passion for financial excellence to Colac Otway Shire Council, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates with the energy and passion to deliver quality outcomes for our community will be rewarded with this sought-after role.

For a candidate pack or to apply, please visit McArthur here

For a confidential conversation, please contact Danielle Jupp on (03) 9828 6565 or 0403 398 242.

 Applications close: Sunday 7th September 2025

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