Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.
The role
Join our team as a Finance Officer and become the driving force behind seamless financial operations! You'll play a key role in keeping our accounts receivable and payable running like clockwork, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and impact in every transaction
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Ensure the timely and accurate processing if accounts receivable transactions.
- Assist in the recovery of outstanding debts in accordance with Council’s debt recovery policy.
- Assist in identifying system and process improvements and work with the AR Team Leader to implement changes.
- Ensure that account receivable processes comply with any internal controls in place and assist in reviews from internal or external auditors.
- Assist in meeting all statutory financial and reporting requirements as well as taxation obligations including required substantiation, reporting, payment and administration especially in relation to GST.
- GST.
- Undertake other duties as requested by the Team Leader AR.
For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.
You will have
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the functions and responsibilities identified in this role
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow strict procedures and guidelines
- Highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise work
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Relevant computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications)
- Effective complaints handling skills and experience
The salary range for this opportunity starts at $71,820 (Grade D, Step1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
What’s on offer
- An Attractive Remuneration Package.
- Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
- Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
- Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
- An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
For more information, please contact Kaniz Morshedi at Kaniz.morshedi@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a
- Resume; and
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.
Applications close Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.
