Finance Cadet
Job No:
BVSC824
Location:
Bega
A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a diligent individual to undertake an undergraduate qualification in finance or accounting and learn a variety of finance and accounting functions and activities by participating as a team member in the Finance Section.
As a Finance Cadet, you will apply theoretical learnings to workplace activities in order to reinforce learnings. You will assist in the provision of financial and accounting services, including monitoring of budgets and reconciliations.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who has completed their Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) and is eligible for entrance into degree level study in finance, accounting or similar qualification.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Demonstrated broad interest in finance and accounting disciplines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
- Analytical and investigative skills.
Benefits
This is a fixed term, full time position working 35 hours per week for a period of six (6) years.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $55,194.05 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $947.70 per week base salary
- $113.72 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Alisa Williams - Management Accounting Coordinator on 02 6499 2206.
Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 5 January 2026.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
