Job No: ISC369
Location: Inverell
Role Overview
Application Form
Applications are invited for the position of Trainee Accountant, based at Council’s Administration Centre. The successful applicant shall be responsible for assisting Council’s Financial Service Branch team in day-to-day financial duties, and shall gain exposure to Local Government finance and have the opportunity to develop technical proficiency in all facets of Local Government accounting.
Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
Essential:

Qualifications

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent;
• Class C Drivers Licence;
• Capacity to enrol in (or continue) and complete a Bachelor of Business (Finance) or equivalent;

Skills and Experience

• The ability to work as an effective and co-operative team members; and
• Track record as a highly motivated self-starter.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be in fall under Band 1, Level 1, Trainee Grade 4 to Trainee Grade 10. Salary will be in accordance with age, qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $803.30 to $1,230.40 gross per week.
Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Edwin Narayan, on (02) 6728 8288.
Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 4 July 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council

ABOUT US

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.
Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million
Total Employees - 215
New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.

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