Tweed Shire Council

Senior Accountant – Revenue & Treasury

About the role:

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for local government and a talent for leading high-performing teams? This exciting leadership opportunity within Council's Revenue Management team offers the chance to play a pivotal role in managing the financial health of the organisation. Leading a dedicated team of 12, you’ll coordinate the efficient raising and collection of Council revenue, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting across rating, water, and debtor functions.

This role goes beyond day-to-day revenue operations, with responsibilities that include overseeing Council’s investment portfolio of approximately $500 million, administering loan registers and banking services, and providing high-level strategic advice on financial policies and statutory obligations. Your expertise will help guide decisions at the highest levels, from preparing complex rating structures to enhancing finance systems and enterprise risk management frameworks.

With a strong focus on communication, you’ll regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders—from the public and external advisors to government departments and professional bodies. Your ability to deliver clear, informed financial advice will support both operational efficiency and long-term financial sustainability.

If you’re ready to bring your leadership, strategic thinking, and technical finance skills to a role where you can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply and become part of a progressive, supported team committed to excellence in local government finance.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $115,562 per annum with competency-based increments up to $128,493 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• In addition, a 3% Award based salary and 0.5% super increase from the first full pay week in July 2025 will apply to the rates mentioned above
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

1.    Degree qualifications in Business, Accounting or Commerce.
2.    Substantial experience in a Senior Accounting/Finance/Rating position, preferably in Local Government.
3.    Working knowledge of current government statutory financial reporting and accounting practices, and/or statutory requirements and practices which apply to revenue/rating in the local government sector.
4.    Demonstrated knowledge and experience with an investment portfolio.
5.    Demonstrated knowledge/competence in the administration of financial management information systems, Technology One Financials, or similar financial software.
6.    Demonstrated competence in the use of Business Intelligence reporting.
7.    The role requires strong attention to detail, flexibility, and a focus on delivering quality service across the Unit’s work. You’ll need to handle a busy workload, support team members during peak times, and demonstrate a proven ability to lead and motivate staff. The position also involves following Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Policy as it applies to your role.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweeds Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 23 May 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Do you hold a degree in Business, Accounting, or Commerce? Please provide details.
2. Provide details about your experience in senior accounting, finance and rating roles, preferably in Local Government. 
3. Describe your experience with current government statutory financial reporting and accounting practices, including revenue and rating requirements in the local government sector?
4. Outline your knowledge and experience in managing or working with an investment portfolio.
5. Provide details about your knowledge in the administration of financial management information systems, Technology One Financials, or similar financial software.
6. Explain your competency in the use of Business Intelligence reporting.
7. Explain how you manage heavy workloads, support your team during busy times, lead and motivate staff, and apply risk management policies. Make sure to include how you ensure attention to detail, flexibility, and quality service across the unit.

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