Accounting Officer - Works

About Orange City Council: Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow. What’s on Offer 

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and generous leave provisions
• Culture – Positive and inclusive work environment
• Security– Permanent Full-time role, 35 hours per week, Part-Time hours may also be considered
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Competitive Salary - From $81148 to $88452 (excludes Super)

As the Accounting Officer - Works, you will provide accurate and current financial services to the Works and wider Technical Services team as well as undertake Management Plan preparation and quarterly budget reviews. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Works Manager in the timely production of the Works Annual Delivery and Operational Plan, and their respective quarterly reviews
• Administer Council’s Work program and system to ensure that the data is kept up to date and information is accurately provided to the Manager to help ensure Works Programs objectives are achieved within budget and to the relevant deadlines
• Actively monitor and maintain works program expenditure, allocations and job number, and to assist staff in the monitoring of their projects to assist with works being completed within agreed budgets and recommend strategies to address any budget variations

About you:

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent or currently studying for this qualification
• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience or understanding of budgeting and financial management
• High level communication skills
• A thorough understanding of Local Government in NSW or capacity to rapidly acquire this knowledge

Keen To Learn More?

• Click on the link to check out the full Position Description 
• Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to learn more about Orange City Council
• For any enquiries, reach out to Wayne Gailey, Works Manager on 6393 8502.
• Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role!
• Applications Close: Sunday 10th March 2024

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.