The perfect step into civilian life
Noel chats to us about his time in the army, his decision to leave, and the skills that he developed while serving that have been critical to his success in local government.
Careers at Council
Finance
Effective financial management is central to the work that Local Government undertakes.
A career in Finance with Local Government means you’ll be joining a team responsible for billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure, as well as income from rates, fees and other charges. It’s challenging, interesting, and very rewarding.
Types of roles
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Manager
Accountant/ Senior Accountant/ Financial Accountant
Internal Auditor
Business Analyst
Finance Officer/ Senior Finance Officer
Grants Officer
Rates Officer
Trainee Accountant/Graduate Accountant
What we do
- Financial planning
- Financial management
- Grants administration
- Rates administration
Qualification requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or Accounting are usually required for finance roles.
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications relevant for entry-level positions include:
- Certificate III, IV in Business
- Certificate III, IV in Financial Services
- Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Certificate IV in Local Government
- Diploma of Accounting
The Universities Admission Centre
For more information about university courses visit The Universities Admission Centre.
My Skills
For more information about VET courses and training providers visit My Skills.
Some current Finance vacancies
Working in Councils
The scale and diversity of work on offer in Local Government is impressive as is the direct and positive impact this work has on the communities we serve.
Is council right for you?
Local Government’s 189,000 employees have many different skills and backgrounds, but together they share certain values and attributes that enable them to succeed at Council.
