Senior Finance Officer

• Support and mentor a close-knit finance team.
• Permanent Full-Time stable role and the chance to make a lasting impact.
• Competitive salary of $90K + Super + Relocation Assistance.
• 9 day fortnight

Enjoy the benefits of working in a close-knit team while experiencing the beautiful lifestyle Croydon offers—fresh air, security, and a welcoming community. If you’re looking for both professional growth and a better quality of life, this is the role for you.

Closing Date: Monday 30^th September 2024 at 10AM | Based in Croydon QLD 

About The Region

Croydon Shire is situated just east of the Gulf of Carpentaria in Far North Queensland, approximately 2,200 kilometres by road from Brisbane, the state capital. Spanning an area of just under 30,000 square kilometres, Croydon Shire is nearly half the size of Tasmania and offers a unique and stunning outback experience as part of the Gulf Region.

The Shire’s economy is still predominantly based on pastoral and service industries. With successful promotion, the tourism sector continues to grow, drawing increasing numbers of travellers along the Savannah Way. The Council remains dedicated to preserving and promoting the Shire's rich mining and pastoral heritage, as recognised by its ongoing success in the Ergon Energy Tidy Towns Awards, including the accolade of ‘Friendliest Town’ in Far North Queensland, and Tiny Tourism Town finalist 2024.

The township of Croydon is well-presented, with beautiful shaded parks, gazebos, picnic tables, free electric barbeques, children’s playgrounds, and other amenities for the convenience of both residents and visitors. Croydon also boasts an impressive range of sport and recreation facilities that promote healthy, active lifestyles and foster community cohesion.

With its unique blend of historic buildings, modern facilities, and one-of-a-kind attractions, Croydon Shire is an inviting destination for an overnight stay and longer. The community takes great pride in the town's reputation for tidiness, friendliness, and warm bush hospitality.

About The Council 

The shire, administered from the one and only town of Croydon, covers an area just under 30,000 square kilometres. The Council comprises the Mayor and four (4) Councillors who are elected

to represent the current and future interests and concerns of the Croydon Shire community as a whole.

The area was originally settled as part of a gold rush in the 1880s. The Croydon Division was created on 31 December 1887 under the Divisional Boards Act 1887. With passing of the Local Authorities Act 1902, the Croydon Division became the Shire of Croydon on 31 March 1903. At one stage the Town of Croydon was responsible for the town itself, however this was dissolved into the Shire on 1 January 1909.

During it’s hey day Croydon had a population of 7,000, today the Shire has a relatively stable population base of around 258 persons, according to the 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics which is estimated to experience modest growth over the next 20 years. Approximately two thirds of the population resides in the shire’s only settlement, Croydon, while the remainder lives and works on the shire’s large cattle stations.

Croydon Shire is a prosperous cattle producing region which is physically linked to major centres by a network of well-constructed, all weather roads and by scheduled passenger air service to Cairns. This essential infrastructure supports thriving cattle and tourism industries and a safe and connected shire community. The town of Croydon is a regional service centre providing essential business, accommodation, recreational and community services for shire residents and visitors alike. Croydon residents have ready access to quality education and health care reflected in rising levels of literacy, numeracy, health and well-being. Croydon’s heritage utilising and Lake Belmore continue to be highly valued and utilised by residents and appreciated by visitors to our shire.

Croydon Council has successfully sold 62 private residence blocks in last 12 months, a sure sign that there is potential for the town and shire to continue growing.

Croydon residents value their cultural identity and lifestyle and come together to celebrate the best of bush living through regular community events. New residents are embraced by a community which is outward looking and community groups provide leadership in all facets of community life. Through continues strong leadership, governance and management, Croydon Shire Council is financially sustainable and consistently delivering exemplary local government service.

About The Role

The Senior Finance Officer position reports to the Finance Manager and is required to efficiently carry out a range of Council’s financial and administrative functions whilst providing a high-level of customer service to members of the public, Government Departments, agencies and statutory authorities. You will provide support to the Manager as well as assisting and mentoring finance officers as required. Knowledge of or experience using PRACTICAL will be highly regarded but not essential. 

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Bank Reconciliation
• Payroll
• Rates
• Job Costings/Plants/Stores
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Business Activity Statement (BAS)
• General Financial duties and reports

Position Requirements:

• Experience working in a similar finance role
• Qualification in the relevant finance field
• Experience working in Local Government is highly regarded
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• Administration of rates will be ideal
• Understanding of the principles of reconciliation and general ledger accounts
• Experience in Magiq and or Practical Plus (PCS) software will be highly regarded

For a full position description, please click HERE. 

Why This Role

Looking for a change of pace and a rewarding role in a close-knit team? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership position as a Senior Finance Officer. This role is the 2IC in the Finance Department, supporting two finance officers and stepping up to cover the Manager in their absence. With the advantage of working in a small, supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

Not only will you enjoy professional growth, but you'll also experience the serene lifestyle Croydon has to offer. Enjoy fresh air, a secure community and the relaxed pace of regional life, all while benefiting from a competitive salary of $90K + super, plus relocation assistance for the right candidate. 

This is a permanent, full-time role for those looking to balance meaningful work with a beautiful lifestyle.

PEAK Services is working in conjunction with Croydon Shire Council, exclusively on this position. We offer local government expertise across a wide range of professional fields, providing tailored solutions for councils and other similar organisations. We work with our clients to deliver meaningful outcomes in recruitment and contracting services. 

How to Apply

You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume.  A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.

Applications will close at 10am on Monday 30th September 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage. 

For a confidential conversation, please call Cole Berman on 0428 642 119 at Peak Services Recruitment.