Manningham City Council

Finance and Administration Officer

• Temporary Fixed Term Full Time, until 20 March 2026 – Monthly RDO
• Salary Band
  5 $79,362 + 11.5% Superannuation
• Council
  Depot, East Doncaster

We are seeking someone to join the
Infrastructure Project Management Office as the Finance and Administration Officer.
The position is a temporary position backfilling for a maternity leave vacancy.
The role is located at the Council Depot.

As the Finance and Administration Officer you will:

• Provide administrative support for the Project Management Office and City Projects.
• Raise purchase orders, receipt & process invoices utilising Councils financial management software (Technology One Financials), adhering to our procurement guidelines.
• Manage the allocation of customer related enquiries by being the main point of contact for City Projects, distributing and tracking issues raised.

We’re transforming our organisation for good. We’re looking
for game changers – high performing individuals who want to grow with us. We
shape positive outcomes for our community by being inclusive and passionate
about what we do. We value developing and testing new ideas. Learning and
working together to improve is just part of our journey.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work
and have your ideas heard. We’ll appreciate your contribution and hard work.
And together, we’ll balance what's important to you and your lifestyle.

We roll up our sleeves to get the job done – because we are
accountable and work together to achieve excellence for our community.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different
services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to
shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham
remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our
organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are
looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual
who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll
have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and
testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes
for Manningham.

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing
administrative and financial support to the City Projects unit, by raising
purchase orders, receipting and processing invoices and managing the allocation
of customer enquiries

Skills and Experience

• A professional with ability to provide
  administrative support and assistance to the unit.
• An experienced financial officer with
  understanding of financial management, CRM and project management systems.
• A highly proficient user of the MS Office Suite
  and a variety of database system applications.
• A natural collaborator who shares knowledge.
• An excellent communicator with an ability to
  effectively liaise with all levels of the internal and external stakeholders.
• A reliable and accountable problem solver who is
  able to resolve financial administrative tasks to meet the need of service unit
  teams.
• Knowledge of project management principles and
  purchasing practices is desirable.

Click below to view the position description

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Wayne Eddy, Coordinator
Infrastructure Project Management Office on 0448 780 347.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Monday 19 May 2025 at 11:00pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have
shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for
roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different
experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t
perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role
and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce
for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities,
Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people
who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from
different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural
backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments
regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in
advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as
such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.