Coordinator Finance Operations

Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Band 8 salary from $128,995. per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
 

About the Role 
The Coordinator Finance Transactions leads the delivery and continuous improvement of Council's finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, trust accounting, debtor management and financial reconciliations. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient, compliant and customer-focused financial processes that support Council's operations and strategic objectives.

 As a key member of the Finance leadership team, you will ensure strong financial controls are in place, maintain compliance with legislative requirements, Council policies and governance frameworks, and support successful audit outcomes and statutory reporting obligations. You will also provide expert financial and systems advice, lead process improvement and transformation initiatives, and build strong partnerships across the organisation.

 With a focus on people leadership, you will develop and empower a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service to deliver efficient, effective and value-driven financial services for the community.

What your day will look like

• Lead and support Finance Operations teams across accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, trust accounting and reconciliations
• Provide trusted financial, accounting and operational advice to Council staff, stakeholders and the wider organisation
• Analyse financial and operational information, identify opportunities and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Lead continuous improvement and system transformation initiatives that improve financial processes, controls and service delivery
• Build strong relationships across Council while supporting a high-performing, collaborative and positive team culture

What you will bring

• A degree or diploma in Management, Commerce, Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive specialist experience
• Strong experience working with financial and accounting enterprise systems within a large organisation
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, audit practices and relevant accounting standards
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing, collaborative teams and building strong stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared. Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Alex Sanchez Nava, Finance Manager on 03 •••• •993.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via ••••@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 •••• •860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.