Job No: 298659
Location: Barcaldine, QLD

Bring your experience to lead, mentor, and develop a committed finance team in a hands-on leadership role

• Earn a competitive salary package of $120K - $140K PLUS Super!
• Fully subsidised housing provided!
• Relocation assistance up to $12,000 to help you and your family settle comfortably into your new community!
• Genuine career progression with the chance to grow alongside a supportive, close-knit team

ABOUT BARCALDINE REGIONAL COUNCIL

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, proudly serves five diverse communities: Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. The Council is committed to delivering high-quality services that strengthen community wellbeing and support sustainable regional growth. With a proud cultural heritage and deep respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land, Barcaldine Regional Council blends small-town values with modern governance. Employees enjoy a safe, secure, and inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and community impact are at the core of everything we do.
Joining the team means contributing to a bright future for our region while enjoying a lifestyle that combines unique outback living with the support of a forward-thinking local government organisation. With exciting priorities ahead, the Council is seeking a capable finance leader who can strengthen financial systems, mentor staff, and support the region’s long-term sustainability.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au

Bring your experience to lead, mentor, and develop a committed finance team in a hands-on leadership role

• Earn a competitive salary package of $120K - $140K PLUS Super!
• Fully subsidised housing provided!
• Relocation assistance up to $12,000 to help you and your family settle comfortably into your new community!
• Genuine career progression with the chance to grow alongside a supportive, close-knit tea

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Overseeing statutory compliance, audits, and grant acquittals
• Managing day-to-day finance operations, including rates, AP/AR, and treasury
• Coaching, mentoring, and upskilling team members
• Partnering with Council leadership to improve financial literacy and decision-making
• Contributing to business plans, cost-benefit analyses, and long-term financial strategies
• Implementing and optimising financial systems, policies, and controls
• Ensuring strong governance, accountability, and financial sustainability across the Counci