Maitland City Council

Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Maitland City Council is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team for a 12-month temporary full-time opportunity.

The Opportunity

As a Finance Business Partner at Maitland City Council, you will be working closely with executive leaders and managers, supporting informed decision making through accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will ensure financial practices align with regulatory requirements and support the Council's strategic and operational objectives.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering financial sustainability and value for money outcomes for the community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Degree qualification in Commerce, Accounting, Business or related discipline.

- Experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting, ideally within Local Government or public sector.

- Ability to develop and maintain strong productive professional relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

- The ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.

- Highly developed computer literary (Technology One accounting software experience will be highly regarded), including the ability to identify opportunities for business improvements within systems.

- CPA / CA qualification (or working towards) would be highly regarded.

Benefits

This temporary full-time position for a period of 12 months and has a salary range of $91,166 up to $101,194 per year + 12% p.a. super.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

- Flexible work arrangements.

- Ongoing training and development.

- Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing.

- Long Service Leave after five years.

- Paid parental leave.

Questions?

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Melissa Stark, Senior Management Accountant, on 4939 1005.

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Applications close: Sunday 7 June 2026

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation ([email protected])