Permanent, Full time
Band 7
Salary $ 110,858.60 + Super + Flexible Working
19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice!

Previous applicants need not reapply

About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role
Make a difference in our community!

The Coordinator Financial Accounting and Recovery will be responsible for assisting with the effective oversight of Council’s financial accounting operations, including statutory financial reporting, asset accounting and working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure high quality financial deliverables. The role is also responsible for leading the effective management of Council Debt including monthly and quarterly reporting on outstanding Council debt and ensuring compliance with Council’s Debt Management policy across the organisation.

This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements, supports sound financial decision-making, and contributes to the organisation’s financial sustainability through robust debt recovery practices and continuous process improvement

About you
You are an organised and detail-driven finance professional who brings a strong knowledge of financial accounting principles including statutory reporting requirements, external audit,  asset capitalisation and debt recovery processes.   

You have the ability to interpret data, resolve discrepancies, and provide clear and accurate advice.

Your communication style is confident with an ability to maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. 

You take ownership of your work, manage competing priorities effectively, and are committed to delivering high-qualiity financial outcomes that support sound decision-making and organisation compliance.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Phoebe Maprock, Unit Manager Financial Compliance and Control on 0403 438 *** or at **************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email ***************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.

Attachments:
- Coordinator Financial Accounting and Recovery.pdf