Temporary Full-Time (2 years - 70 hours per fortnight)
Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
This position is funded for the period of the traineeship. There is no guarantee of ongoing employment at the completion of the traineeship.
Council offers a wide range of benefits such as salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits), health and wellbeing programs and employee vaccinations to employees.
Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about our community? If so, joining the Glen Innes Severn Council might be the right career move for you.
Working for Council means you'll be joining a dedicated team where your individual effort is part of something much bigger – delivering great things for our community.
The Council covers an area of 5,487km2, and is located in the beautiful New England area of NSW. This area encompasses the town of Glen Innes and villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe, Wellingrove and Red Range. We're proud of the contribution our community makes to this vibrant, dynamic and attractive area in which to live and work.
Glen Innes offers an attractive lifestyle including a well serviced and friendly rural community, laid back living, short commuting times, affordable housing, easy access to NSW north coast beaches and larger regional centres, and terrific recreational and sporting facilities.
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our community, working with a diverse range of passionate, supportive and engaging people within a collaborative environment. You will also be part of a workplace that offers competitive employee benefits and opportunities and encourages professional development including:
Salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits) for all permanent staff
Long service leave after 5 years
Corporate wellbeing programs
Employee vaccinations
PPE supplied
Training and development programs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The successful applicant will be provided with the following professional opportunities:
Structured 2-year traineeship program
Qualification in Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
Supported study arrangements
Clear pathway for career progression within local government finance
THE POSITION
The Trainee Finance Officer is a critical entry-level role within our local government organisation, designed to develop a skilled finance professional who will contribute to the financial management and administrative processes of the council.
Reporting to Management Accountant, you will:
Assist in processing accounts payable and receivable transactions
Prepare and reconcile financial documentation and spreadsheets
Support the compilation of routine financial reports
Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
Participate in month-end and end-of-year financial processes
Assist in processing rates and property related transactions
Actively engage in structured on-the-job training and professional development
Attend internal and external training sessions to develop technical finance skills
Complete relevant vocational qualifications in accounting or business / finance
Learn and apply local government financial management principles and practices
Ensure compliance with local government financial regulations and accounting standards
Assist in maintaining financial control and governance frameworks
Support internal audit processes and documentation
Adhere to the council's policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Provide professional and courteous customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Respond to finance-related inquiries and requests
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Specifically, you will have:
Essential
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Commitment to continuous learning
Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges
Strong numerical and analytical capabilities
Desirable
Intermediate skills in Office 365 suite, in particular Excel
Minimum Class C driver’s licence (Car Licence)
INTERESTED IN APPLYING
Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
Please upload documents in PDF or word format
Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address jobs@gisc.nsw.gov.au and Pulse email no_reply@lgss.com.au is set to 'trustworthy'
Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
