Management Accountant (Temporary up to December 2028)

Are you naturally curious, love understanding why the numbers move, and enjoy turning data into meaningful insights?

Shellharbour City Council is seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Management Accountant on a temporary full-time basis until December 2028, to help shape financial decision-making across one of NSW's fastest growing regional cities.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, this role offers the opportunity to partner with managers across the organisation to challenge assumptions, analyse trends, support informed decision-making and contribute to the long-term sustainability of our community.

Key Responsibilities

You are a naturally curious accounting professional who enjoys uncovering the insights behind the numbers. You combine strong analytical skills with attention to detail and can communicate financial information in a clear and practical way.

You Will Bring

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.Demonstrated experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.The confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions and investigate issues to identify better outcomes.

We Offer

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time & hybrid work options until 22 December 2028.Salary range from $92,894 up to $102,563 per annum (based on qualifications, skills and experience)Plus 12% superannuationPlus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunitiesPlus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay runPlus a range of local government benefits, including Long Service Leave after 5 years, 1 week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental & sick leave entitlements.

Please Note: This position requires a National Police History Check clearance.

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Robert Farmer, Senior Management Accountant on 4221 6098.

Closing date: Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:30pm.

About Us

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

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