Community Support Finance Officer

Employment type: Part time, Fixed term until 30 September 2027

Hours per week: 30

Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

As a key financial partner to the Community Support Department, you will provide trusted financial advice, analysis and support to enable sound decision-making and the effective delivery of Council services to the community. With a strong background in commerce or accounting, you will support statutory financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring financial activities are accurate, timely and compliant with relevant legislation, Australian Accounting Standards and Council policies.

Working collaboratively with business units, senior staff and management, you will provide financial modelling and advice to support new initiatives, service delivery and funding decisions, while monitoring revenue and expenditure and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen financial sustainability. You will also contribute to grant applications, financial acquittals, internal audit activities and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

A key focus of the role will be building financial capability across the department. You will work closely with Coordinators and Service Leads to strengthen their understanding and management of financial responsibilities, while supporting staff to build financial literacy and confidence in using financial systems. Through the annual budget and forecasting processes, you will provide practical financial insight that supports effective planning, informed decision-making and the delivery of quality services to the community.

What your day will look like

• Provide financial advice, support and training to Community Support business units.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and reporting activities across the Department.
• Analyse actual, budget and forecast results, identifying variances and emerging financial issues.
• Provide advice on taxation, financial policies, legislation and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with the Finance Department to provide contextual financial advice and support.
• Monitor and communicate financial issues that may impact the operation and viability of services, programs and business units.
• Work with business units and senior staff to develop practical solutions to financial issues.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service on financial matters.

What you will bring

• Completion of a tertiary qualification in Commerce/Accounting with some relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain technical terms in plain language and effectively prepare clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Taxation Office requirements and other legislation.
• Demonstrated capacity in the application of Microsoft Office with strong focus on excel and finance management information systems that collect and analyse data.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, internal and external reporting, taxation, cash management and auditing.
• Proficient in the use of Tech One, and Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
• Understanding of local government and community-managed programs is desirable.

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 Gayle Nadalin, Acting Community Support Business Analyst on 03 •••• •104.

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.

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.