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Finance Officer - Relief

Closing Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Position Type: Full-Time Fixed term (15 months maternity cover)
Salary: $86,049 - $100,087 per annum + superannuation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, approachable, and experienced finance professional to join an amazing and supportive Financial Services team of the City of Kalamunda as a Finance Officer – Relief reporting to the Coordinator Financial Services.

The role involves providing high-quality customer service and offering relief in various departments, such as Rates, Banking, Finance, Procurement, Budgeting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable, as directed. Responsibilities encompass assisting with Rates in property inquiries, changes in ownership, statement creation, debt recovery, and bin adjustments. Additionally, the role contributes to banking activities, including investments, cash flow management, trust receipts and payments, maintaining asset and plant registers, and handling insurance matters and claims. The position also involves assisting with the Budget process, including reviews and fees and charges implementation.

Other responsibilities include supporting monthly reconciliations and variance analysis, acting as a liaison with business units to address queries. The role serves as backup for accounts receivable and accounts payable and provides assistance in the procurement area with tasks such as purchase requisitions and orders. Furthermore, the position involves contributing to the documentation of processes and the creation of process maps.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Previous finance or rates experience is essential.
  2. Previous local government experience would be viewed favourably.
  3. Ability to work in a team is essential.
  4. A willingness to be adaptive, innovative and flexible is essential.
  5. Very good written and spoken communication skills is essential.
  6. Have or working towards a financial diploma or recognised business qualification is essential.

Hours of Work
This is a 15 months fixed-term full-time contract working Monday to Friday, 75 hours over a fortnight with negotiated RDO per fortnightly or monthly.


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