- Hybrid working arrangements available, with at least 1 week per month in Walgett, 2 weeks preferred
- $83,000 to $91,000 plus super, with higher remuneration negotiable for an exceptional candidate
- 5 weeks annual leave, plus daily flex time accrual and opportunities for training and growth
- Play a key role in improving internal hire rates, cost recovery and commercial performance across Council
About the role:This is not your ordinary local government finance role.
Walgett Shire Council is looking for a commercially minded accountant who wants to do more than prepare reports and process transactions. This is a role for someone who wants to work closely with operational leaders, influence real decisions, and help improve the financial sustainability of a diverse rural council.
The Commercial Accountant plays an important role in helping Council get the best possible return from internal hire rates, cost recovery models, fees and charges, commercial ventures and grant-funded activity. You will provide commercially focused financial analysis, advice and reporting that supports better decision making across the organisation.
You will work with managers to review pricing structures, better understand the true cost of service delivery, identify revenue improvement opportunities, support business cases and strengthen commercial outcomes. You will also play a key role in Council’s grant financial management, including financial set up, claims, reconciliations and acquittals.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, likes partnering with operational areas, and wants to see their work make a practical difference.
About you:You are commercially astute, technically strong and confident working with people across an organisation.
You can look beyond the numbers, identify issues and opportunities, and provide practical advice that helps managers make better decisions. You are comfortable working in a hands-on environment and understand that strong financial outcomes come from partnering with the business, rather than sitting apart from it.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
- experience in commercial, management or business partnering style accounting roles
- strong capability in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
- experience with pricing, cost recovery, internal charging models or commercial performance analysis
- the ability to prepare business cases, financial models and clear, practical recommendations
- strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with non-finance stakeholders
- experience in grant financial management, including claims, reconciliations and acquittals
Experience in Civica Authority is highly regarded.
Local government experience will be well regarded, but is not essential. We are open to candidates from other sectors who can demonstrate strong commercial capability, sound judgement and the ability to work in a practical, service focused environment.
We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you can demonstrate relevant capability, sound judgement and the ability to add value in the role, we encourage you to apply.
The full position description can be viewed byclicking here.
What we offer:
We know strong candidates are looking for more than just salary. This role offers genuine flexibility, meaningful work and the chance to contribute to an organisation that is actively improving how it operates.
We offer:
- base salary of $83,000 to $91,000 per annum, plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience
- higher remuneration may be negotiated for an exceptional candidate who strongly meets or exceeds the requirements of the role
- hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate
- 5 weeks annual leave
- flex time accrual of up to 1 hour per day, providing additional flexibility
- reimbursement of reasonable travel costs, and accommodation provided for remote based employees during required periods of work in the Shire
- an additional housing allowance of $10,400 per annum for employees who relocate to the Walgett Shire
- opportunities for professional development, training and growth
- a genuinely interesting and varied role with strategic and operational impact across the organisation
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the right candidate. This is not a fully remote role. Applicants must be willing to work from Walgett at least 1 week per month, with 2 weeks per month preferred, to support meaningful engagement with managers, operations and the broader organisation. Locally based applicants may work from Council’s Lightning Ridge office.
About us:Walgett Shire Council serves a large, diverse and unique region in north western New South Wales. We provide a broad range of services across multiple communities and are committed to improving service delivery, strengthening long term sustainability and delivering practical outcomes for our residents.
At Walgett Shire Council, our people make a real difference. We offer varied and meaningful work, the opportunity to contribute across a complex organisation, and the chance to be part of a Council that is actively improving how it operates. We are guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability and Responsibility.
This is an opportunity to join an organisation where the work is varied, the challenges are real, and the right person can make a genuine impact.
For more information about Walgett pleaseclick here.
How to apply:
To apply, complete the online application form and attach your current resume. A cover letter is highly regarded. All correspondence regarding your application will be sent via email.
Applications must include responses to the selection questions and a current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team on02 6828 6100 during business hours orvia emailjobs@walgett.nsw.gov.au
Closing date for applications:
Applications close at 9.00am onMonday, 30 March 2026.
Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.
Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
