FS0058 Finance Officer

Stream A Salaried Level 3

Fulltime Permanent role based in MACKAY CBD

Join Mackay Regional Council as a Finance Officer and help keep our financial records accurate, up to date, and well managed. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, supporting internal teams, and contributing to strong financial outcomes.

About this opportunity:

In this role, you will support the finance team with a range of day-to-day and month-end financial tasks that help maintain the accuracy and integrity of Council’s records.

• Process journals and complete general financial data entry.
• Monitor income and expenditure against the general ledger.
• Follow up with internal stakeholders to confirm correct job numbers and coding.
• Manage invoicing for MECC shows and other allocated activities.
• Update financial charts and records in line with approved changes.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

This role would suit someone with qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or Accounting, or someone currently studying in one of these areas. Qualifications that support eligibility for CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ membership will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in a bookkeeping, finance administration, or management accounting environment.
• Experience supporting budgeting, project costing, journal processing, or maintaining financial data.
• Experience using accounting or finance systems and keeping financial records accurate and up to date.

You will be organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working with numbers. Strong analytical skills, time management, and a proactive approach will help you succeed in this role.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a progressive and financially strong local government that supports a vibrant and growing region. Based on the Central Queensland coast, Mackay offers an enviable lifestyle with beautiful beaches, nearby islands, rainforests, quality schools and health services, and a strong local economy driven by key industries including mining, sugar, beef, tourism and retail.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Stream A Salaried Level 3 Base annual salary of $ 82,413.24
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Permanent Fulltime 9 day fortnight roster based in Mackay CBD.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

How to apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Applications Close:

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Having troubles submitting your application?

If you need help submitting your application, please contact our Talent and Onboarding team on 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 ***).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing) and a criminal history check.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectfuland inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.