Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individuals to join our Finance Team.

• Permanent full time – 35 hours per week
• Location - Moree
• Attractive Salary ranging from $1,271.55 up to $1,400.00 (PLUS superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging options
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!

ABOUT THE ROLE

In the position of Finance Officer you will be required to provide a prompt, efficient and effective service to both external and internal customers of Moree Plains Shire Council to achieve a satisfactory outcome to all matters raised.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• Certificate IV (or higher) in Financial Services, Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) or Business (Administration). 
• Relevant work experience in data entry, maintaining and operating a computerised accounting system and reconciling accounts.
• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to set and meet priorities.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer relations focus.
• Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality.

Applicants who do not hold a relevant Certificate IV qualification are encouraged to apply but will be required to commit to such qualifications upon commencement.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe.  

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au and address the selection criteria.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

This position closes at 11:59pm Tuesday 25 March 2025.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.