EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Senior Finance Officer
Full Time Role
Fixed Term Contract to 31/10/2026
Hourly Wage $45.1353
Level 6, Local Government Officers’ (Western Australia) Award 2021
A great full time opportunity exists for a dynamic and professional individual to join the Shire of Brookton as the Senior Finance Officer.
The Senior Finance Officer role is part of the Shire’s finance team with responsibility for:
- Perform a range of Local Government finance functions in conformity with legislative requirement.
- Provide support to the Administration and Finance Team.
- Preparation of reports pertinent to the functions of this position.
- Provide support to the payroll functions as required.
- Support the Manager Corporate & Community with general functions and assisting in maintaining the Shire’s financial systems and procedures.
To be considered, you will need experience in an administrative finance role, great computer and IT skills and attention to detail with excellent communication skills. Local government finance or administration experience would be highly desirable, but not essential.
In return the Shire is offering a remuneration package including:
- Full time fixed term contract to 31/10/2026
- Hourly wage $45.1353
- Superannuation of up to 15.5%
- 4 weeks annual leave per annum with leave loading
The Shire of Brookton offers great benefits such as a health and wellbeing program, additional matching co-contribution superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and free access to the Brookton Gym and the Brookton Aquatic Centre.
Further information is available on the Shire’s website at
https://www.brookton.wa.gov.au/council/employment/employment.aspx
Confidential enquiries about the position should be directed to Mrs. Deanne Sweeney, Manager Corporate and Community on 0418 422 498.
Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, or emailed to ceo@brookton.wa.gov.au, marked “Confidential – Senior Finance Officer”.
This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is appointed.
Please note - applications from previous candidates will not be considered.
Download full application package here
Finance Officer - Rates & Debtors
Part Time Role 0.6 FTE
Hourly Wage $39.2296
Level 4, Local Government Officers’ (Western Australia) Award 2021
The Shire of Brookton is seeking a motivated and professional individual to join our finance team as Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a part-time position in a supportive team environment within local government. This opportunity is open to new applicants only.
About the Role
The Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors will be responsible for:
- Managing Council’s property data base;
- Completing Council’s rates functions;
- Preparing debtor invoices and managing Council’s debtor systems; and
- Assisting with Administration and customer service functions.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience in an administrative or finance role
- Strong computer and IT skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in local government finance or administration will be highly regarded but is not essential.
What We Offer
In return, the Shire provides a competitive remuneration package, including:
- Permanent Part time based on 6 days/48 hours per fortnight. The final roster will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
- Superannuation of up to 15.5% with a matching co-contribution scheme
- Four weeks’ annual leave with leave loading and two additional leave days during the Christmas/New Year closure
- Access to health and wellbeing programs, including free access to the Brookton Gym and Aquatic Centre
- Flexible working arrangements
Confidential enquiries may be directed to Mrs Deanne Sweeney, Manager Corporate and Community, on 0418 422 498.
Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and emailed to ceo@brookton.wa.gov.au, marked “Confidential – Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors”.
This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is appointed.
Please note - applications from previous candidates will not be considered.
Download full application package here