Are you a detail-focused finance professional ready to manage Council’s accounts payable processes and support payroll functions? Join Bellingen Shire Council and contribute to the smooth financial operations that help deliver important community services.
About Us
Working with us means more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference at a local level. We’re a small but impactful council known for innovation, collaboration, and community connection. With around 160 dedicated employees, our team is passionate about delivering services that support the people and places that make our shire special.
Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. Covering 1,605 square kilometres with around 10km of coastline, the region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty – from lush rainforests and pristine rivers to the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Our towns and villages are known for their charm, creativity and strong community spirit.
Living and working here offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and purpose. With a focus on sustainability, cultural richness, and a warm, welcoming community, Bellingen Shire is an inspiring place to grow your career, enjoy work-life balance, and contribute to something meaningful.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this role is responsible for managing Council’s Creditors and Accounts Payable activities. You will ensure effective control over supplier payments, reconcile accounts, and act as the first point of contact for supplier queries. Additionally, you will provide backup support to the Payroll Specialist, assisting with payroll processing as needed.
The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate IV or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline and possess recent hands-on experience in accounts payable and payroll functions. Experience working collaboratively within a team and a solid understanding of best practice financial controls will be highly valued. A current Class C Driver Licence is also required.
To succeed in this role, you will need strong organisational and time management skills, intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and a customer service mindset. You’ll also need to be comfortable identifying process improvements and working within established policies to maintain accuracy and compliance.
On offer
Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Access to employee wellbeing programs
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Permanent full-time role, 35 hours per week with access to monthly rostered day off
Annual salary of $70,451 to $80,278 (plus super).
Still Have Questions?
- For further information regarding this role please contact Phil West, Senior Accountant, on 02 6655 7300.
- For enquiries about the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Sponsorship/work rights for Australia
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. To be eligible for a continuing role, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency.
Temporary visa holders may be considered for a fixed-term appointment aligned with the duration of their visa, depending on the needs of the role and the business unit.
How to Apply
Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of this page to gain a full understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.
No candidate meets every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined but you believe you could add value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
If this sounds like you
Applications close: Sunday, 17 August 2025 at 4pm
Further information
As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment, psychometric testing, and drug and alcohol screening (where relevant to the role).
Our recruitment process is managed via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is entered correctly to avoid missing important updates and outcomes.
Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, and don’t forget to check your junk/spam folder.
Bellingen Shire Council is a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability to apply to work with us.
Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6655 7300 or [email protected]. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
Download our How to Apply Guide here
Finance Officer Expenditure
Government & Defence Other
Closes 17th Aug 25
Bellingen New South Wales Australia
