Make a difference where it counts – in your community
At MidCoast Council, we’re not just balancing numbers — we’re building trust, delivering transparency, and helping our region thrive. If you’re an accounting professional who finds reward in serving your community, this could be your next fulfilling chapter.
Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
MidCoast Council position title: Team Leader Financial Accounting
In this leadership role, you’ll guide our skilled Financial Accounting Team to ensure every dollar is recorded with precision and every report meets the highest standards. From preparing Council’s Annual Financial Reports to managing treasury functions and ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, your expertise will directly support the services, infrastructure, and programs that make our region a great place to live.
You’ll lead a team of five, fostering growth, collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose. Your ability to meet deadlines, manage complexity, and embrace change will ensure our financial operations remain robust and accurate.
What you'll bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance and CPA or CA ANZ membership (or working towards)
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Experience in financial reporting and treasury management
- An in-depth knowledge of the NSW local government finance environment
- A passion for contributing to something bigger than yourself
Why join us?
- Play a vital role in shaping how public funds are managed and reported
- Work in a values-led organisation where teamwork, safety, integrity, respect and sustainability matter
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.
Salary: Circa $120,000 $140,000 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (subject to skills and experience)
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11.30pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact David Roach, Finacial Operations and Compliance Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. David can be reached on (02) 7955 7685 or david.roach@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Corinne Matlawski, Huaman Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Corinne can be reached on (02) 7955 7275 or at corinne.matlawski@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
- Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
- Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.