Walgett Shire Council

Management Accountant | Budgeting and Analysis

• Hybrid working arrangements available, with regular on-site attendance in Walgett required, and at least 2 weeks per month strongly preferred
• $100,000 to $135,000 plus super, depending on skills and experience
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus daily flex time accrual and opportunities for training and growth
• Higher-level finance role with real influence across budgeting, forecasting and organisational performance

About the role:

This is an opportunity to step into a broad and influential finance role with real visibility across Council’s operations, planning and long-term financial sustainability.

Walgett Shire Council is looking for a capable and commercially minded finance professional to take on a high impact role across budgeting, forecasting, analysis and financial business partnering. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to work closely with managers and senior leaders, influence decision-making, and help strengthen the financial sustainability of a diverse rural council.

The Management Accountant | Budgeting and Analysis plays a key role in delivering high-quality financial analysis, advice and reporting across the organisation. You will lead and support budgeting, quarterly reviews, long-term forecasting and financial modelling, while helping operational managers understand their financial performance, obligations and opportunities for improvement.

The role also offers broad exposure across annual financial statements, investments, grants financial management, cost allocations, asset accounting and continuous improvement in finance systems and reporting. You will work as a business partner across Council, supporting stronger financial capability and better decision-making at all levels.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values influence, and wants to apply their technical capability in a practical and visible way.

About you:

You are technically strong, commercially aware and confident working across an organisation.

You can analyse financial information, identify issues and opportunities, and turn complex data into clear and practical advice. You are comfortable partnering with non-finance managers, improving financial understanding, and supporting better decisions across a broad and operationally diverse environment.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• demonstrated experience in management accounting, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• strong analytical capability and the ability to provide meaningful financial insights to support decision-making
• experience preparing financial models, reports and commentary for managers and senior stakeholders
• confidence working with operational managers and building financial capability outside the finance team
• high attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems

Experience in Civica Authority is highly regarded.

Membership, or eligibility for membership, with CPA Australia or CA ANZ will be well regarded, as will experience in local government or public sector finance. Experience coaching or training non-financial staff in budgeting and reporting will also be highly regarded.

We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you can demonstrate relevant capability, sound judgement and the ability to add value in the role, we encourage you to apply.

The full position description can be viewed byclicking here.

What we offer:

We know strong candidates are looking for more than just salary. This role offers genuine flexibility, meaningful work and the chance to contribute to an organisation that is actively improving how it operates.

We offer:

• base salary of $100,000 to $135,000 per annum, plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience
• hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate
• 5 weeks annual leave
• flex time accrual of up to 1 hour per day, providing additional flexibility
• reimbursement of reasonable travel costs and accommodation provided for hybrid employees during required periods of work in the Shire
• an additional housing allowance of $10,400 per annum for employees who relocate to the Walgett Shire
• opportunities for professional development, training and growth
• a genuinely interesting and varied role with strategic and operational impact across the organisation

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the right candidate. This is not a fully remote role. Applicants must be willing to work from Walgett on a regular basis, with at least 2 weeks per month on site strongly preferred, to support meaningful engagement with managers, operations and the broader organisation.

About us:

Walgett Shire Council serves a large, diverse and unique region in north western New South Wales. We provide a broad range of services across multiple communities and are committed to improving service delivery, strengthening long term sustainability and delivering practical outcomes for our residents.

At Walgett Shire Council, our people make a real difference. We offer varied and meaningful work, the opportunity to contribute across a complex organisation, and the chance to be part of a Council that is actively improving how it operates. We are guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability and Responsibility.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation where the work is varied, the challenges are real, and the right person can make a genuine impact.

For more information about Walgett pleaseclick here.

How to apply:

To apply, complete the online application form and attach your current resume. A cover letter is highly regarded. All correspondence regarding your application will be sent via email.

Applications must include responses to the selection questions and a current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team on02 6828 6100 during business hours orvia email[email protected]

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at 11.00pm onSunday, 23 August 2026.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be assessed as they are received, please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it can be considered by Council.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.