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SalarySalary: $889.00pw + 11% Superannuation
Position Status: Full Time Term Contract (Six Years)
Hours of Work: 35hour week, 9 day fortnight (8am to 4:45pm)
Closing Date: 5.00pm Sunday 14 January 2024
About Cowra & Council
Cowra is located within beautiful Central NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River. It is approximately one hour from the regional hubs of Bathurst and Orange, two hours from Canberra and four hours from Sydney. The town is situated at the intersection of three state highways; the Mid-Western Highway, the Olympic Highway and the Lachlan Valley Way, making it a central hub for travel, freight and logistics.
Covering 2810 square kilometres, the shire includes a number of small villages which feed into the Cowra township and contribute to the shires’ agricultural and cultural growth. These villages include Billimari, Darbys Falls, Gooloogong, Morongla, Noonbinna, Wattamondara, Woodstock and Wyangala. Cowra is a town with deep historical ties to Japan and is regarded as a centre for peace. Its public identity became a part of World War II history with the Cowra Breakout of 1944. This tragic event in the town’s history led Cowra to focus on promoting the values of friendship and reconciliation, something which the town still projects today.
Not only is Cowra a historical town, it is a town with a love for food and wine. It is surrounded by vineyards and grazing rich farmlands with quality restaurants and cafes, and also includes endless water and camping opportunities with Wyangala Dam only a short drive away. Cowra is a growing community with a number of primary and high school education options, health centres, sporting clubs, community groups and limitless weekend activities. It is the perfect place to raise a family, study, work or retire.
Cowra Council employs over 200 full time equivalent staff, our vision is to be a leading, innovative and creative community, proud of our place in history and offering opportunity with the best of country living. The region enjoys a range of economic, social, educational and health services with a welcoming community that embraces new members from all backgrounds. We strive to provide, maintain and extend Council services to improve the quality of life for residents throughout the Shire. We aim to actively lead, facilitate and foster sustainable development and wealth generating opportunities through agricultural, industrial, commercial and tourism growth.
About the Opportunity
Cowra Council has an exciting opportunity for a Cadet Accountant to join our finance team, we are seeking a candidate who is enthusiastic about pursuing a career in finance with Council. As a Cadet Accountant, you will have the unique opportunity to work full-time while completing your accounting degree through distance education. This role is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical work environment.
This position will undertake key processing tasks with broad exposure to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, asset accounting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. This position once trained internally will be responsible for the delivery of quality, timely, efficient and accurate accounting services to Council’s internal and external stakeholders.
Duties and responsibilities of the position include:
- Assist in the functions of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Assist in the functions of Plant & Inventory.
- Provide support in the processing of Payroll.
- Assist in monthly reconciliation and clearing of general ledger suspense accounts and assist with the maintenance of Council’s general ledger.
- Assist with preparation of monthly Business Activity Statements and annual Fringe Benefits Tax Return.
- Assist with reconciling and accounting for Council’s loan borrowings and the preparation of financial data for submission to statutory bodies.
- Assist in the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management reports and special schedules as required under and in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Local Government Act and associated legislation.
- A commitment to completing a Bachelors Degree obtained from an Australian university.
- Higher School Certificate and eligibility for entrance into the degree level study.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Attention to detail – numerical and written.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent customer service.
- Skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs with a particular focus on Excel.
Council will financially support the cost of the university degree along with allocating time during work hours on a fortnightly basis to complete some of the subject work along with support for attending exams in the region as required. Please note the successful candidate must have a commitment to their studies as a majority of the subject tasks will be required to be completed outside of normal work hours.
Position Details
- $889.00pw + 11% Superannuation
- Full Time, Term Contract (Six Years)
- 35hour week, 9 day fortnight (8am to 4:45pm)
- Employment conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award
- Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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For further enquiries please contact Management Accountant, Louise Dale on 02 6340 2034.
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application below, your answers will be accessed and rated, so please ensure you take time in providing your answers and give examples of demonstrated experience when requested.
You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired.
Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at time of application.
Applications Close: 5.00pm Sunday 14 January 2024
Pre-employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:
- A pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.
- Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current.
- Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check.
- Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications.
As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.
