About the Council
Narrandera Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the Shire, with over 120 employees, offering over 30 services. We help shape our future and strive to make our community a great place to live.
At Council, we proudly focus on career progression and further education for our employees. Council offers a healthy work and lifestyle balance including flexible work arrangements and accelerated leave.
Narrandera Shire is on Wiradjuri Country and is in the heart of the Riverina. Based along Murrumbidgee River, we are famous for our natural assets and sporting lifestyle, quality education and health services, a wide range of housing,
Located one hour’s drive from both Wagga Wagga and Griffith, with daily flights to and from Sydney, plus bus and train services, it is the ideal choice for regional living.
About the role
This position is offered on a full‑time basis, 35 hours per week.(negotiable), with flexible work arrangements available(Including a compressed working hours, WFH,RDO & TOIL accrual).
The Finance Team Leader is responsible for leading day-to-day finance operations, including billing, debtor management, payroll and financial administration, while supporting strategic financial management across the council.
Supervise NSC's Frontline Finance Team
Oversee and coordinate Council’s team of Finance and Revenue Officers in the delivery of their duties and ensure the efficient administration of Council’s finance systems and functions.
Grant acquittals
Coordinate the financial reporting of grants, subsidies, reserves and local infrastructure contributions.
Budget preparation and monitoring
Assist with the coordination of the annual budget and 10-year plan.
Rates & Water Billing Support
Support and supervise the rates and water billing function
Debtor Management
Manage, support and supervise Council debtors management function
Communication
Facilitate and triage enquiries and requests made to the finance team.
Culture
Our inclusive culture promotes employee engagement and enables us to attract and retain the best talent.
Some of our strategies and programs include:
- Merit-based recruitment practices
- Workplace adjustments for persons with disability
- Opportunities for persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
- Work experience and school-based apprentice placements
- Flexible work arrangements
Benefits
Some key benefits of working at Narrandera Shire Council include:
- Flexible Work Arrangements for work-life balance, such as work arounds for people with school aged children
- Compressed working hours (9 day fortnight/4 day week)
- Work from home arrangements
- Salary Packaging Opportunities, including but not limited to
- Remote Area Housing benefits
- Active Health and Wellbeing Program
- Learning and Development Program
