Campbelltown City Council NSW

Student Accountant

Student Accountant

• Fulltime contract up to 18 months
• Salary commencing from $1895.40 per fortnight plus 11.5% Super
• Flexible work conditions
• Award and superannuation increase from July 2025

About the role:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

The Financial Services team with the City Governance portfolio plays a key role in supporting all levels of Council along with maintaining a high level of corporate governance through best practice, legislation and policy.  The key areas within Financial Services are:

• Finance & Tax – financial statements, grants reporting, investments & loans, payment of Councils suppliers and taxation
• Management & Systems – budgeting, assets, fleet and financial planning
• Revenue – rates, receivables, debt management and Council’s name and address register

Please reference the attached document for information for the Student Accountant Program

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following  key skills and attributes:

• Currently undertaking a bachelor degree in Accounting and in penultimate (2nd last) or final year of study
• Demonstrated team working experience
• Commitment to role modelling our values of Respect, Integrity, Optimism and Teamwork

In return you will join a dynamic and friendly team environment where no two days are the same and you will also benefit from:

• Fulltime contract up to 18 months (35 hours per week)
• Salary commencing from $1895.40 per fortnight plus 11.5% Super
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Award and superannuation increase from July 2025
• Flexible work options
• Generous leave provisions
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Fortnightly pay
• Access to discounted fitness activities at various facilities across NSW
• Staff car park and close to trains and public transport

Key contact:

For further information please contact Cathy Gavin, Manager Financial Services at cathy.gavin@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: 15 June 2025

Sound like you? Apply now.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.