Job Opportunities

At Council we have various employment contracts which range from full time, part time, fixed term contract, and casual positions. All of our positions are advertised as and when positions become available and are most commonly advertised through the following means:

Council Human Resources Staff are always happy to discuss with potential applicants, details of our job opportunities and also connect with those who may just be looking to express their interest in working with us in the future!

We welcome these connections and the best way to do so is on 0447 392 120 or via email on jobs@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au

Applying for any of our positions is simple, all you need to do is either mail, email or deliver in person your completed selection criteria responses, your resume and a cover letter.

Email: jobs@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au
Address: 57 Bathurst Street Brewarrina NSW 2839

Current job opportunities:

Finance Operations Accountant

Opportunity Overview
Role: Finance Operations Accountant
Location: Brewarrina
Type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Grade 9 to 10, Steps 1 to 4
Rate: $48.46 to $58.57
Closes: 4pm 21 Aug 2026

About the Role
Brewarrina Shire Council is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Accountant to lead the day to day delivery of Council’s financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role supervises the Finance Officer team and is responsible for ensuring Council’s payroll, creditors, debtors, cash flow and financial administration functions are delivered accurately, efficiently and in compliance with legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise Council’s Finance Officers across payroll, creditors and debtor functions.
Manage Council’s daily cash flow, banking and short term cash forecasting.
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation, Awards and Council policies.
Manage accounts payable and receivable functions and maintain strong financial controls.
Coordinate cemetery, water, rates and stores administration functions.
Support month-end and year-end financial processes and assist with internal and external audits.

What We’re Looking For:

Degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification and experience.
Minimum of five years’ experience in local government, including at least three years in a finance or financial administration role.
Demonstrated experience supervising finance or payroll staff.
Strong experience in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
High attention to detail and strong customer service and communication skills.
Experience with integrated financial systems (Civica Practical experience highly regarded).
Current Class C Driver Licence.

Why Brewarrina Shire Council?

Lead an experienced finance team delivering essential services to the community.
Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
Make a meaningful contribution to the financial sustainability of Brewarrina Shire Council.

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume and your responses to the Position Description’s Essential Criteria by 4:00 pm on 21 August 2026. Apply via email at jobs@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au, deliver your application to 57 Bathurst Street, Brewarrina, or post to PO Box 125, Brewarrina NSW 2839.

Full Position Description

Finance Officer (Casual)

Opportunity Overview
Role: Finance Officer
Location: Brewarrina
Type: Casual
Classification: Grade 7 to 8, Steps 1 to 4
Rate: $40.49 to $48.90 (+ 25% Cas Loading)
Closes: 4pm 21 Aug 2026

About the Role
Brewarrina Shire Council is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to support the efficient delivery of Council’s financial and customer service functions.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this casual opportunity will assist with payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial administration and customer enquiries. The role requires accuracy, strong organisational skills and a commitment to providing professional service to Council staff, suppliers, customers and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Council’s fortnightly payroll, including timesheets, leave applications and allowances.
Administer accounts payable, including verifying and entering supplier invoices and preparing creditor payment runs.
Administer accounts receivable, including issuing invoices, processing receipts and following up outstanding accounts.
Enter information into Council’s stores and plant systems and assist with stocktakes.
Assist with front desk receipting, telephone inquiries and general customer service.
Maintain confidential information and complete duties in accordance with Council policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

Certificate III in Accounting or Business Administration.
Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
High-level literacy, numeracy and data entry skills.
Current Class C Driver Licence.

Why Brewarrina Shire Council?

Support the delivery of essential financial services to Council and the community.
Work across a varied range of finance and customer service functions.
Join a collaborative team committed to professional service.

Full Position Description

Expressions of Interest for Casual Staff

Brewarrina Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for casual staff.

Occasionally these casual positions lead to permanent appointment. If you are interested in being placed on a casual list, please complete a notification of available employment form which is available by clicking the link below or from Brewarrina Shire Council front office.

Enquiries:

For additional information please contact the Human Resources Department on 02 6830 5100. To express your interest, Applicants MUST complete and sign the “Notification of Availability for Employment” form and return it clearly marked as “Confidential – Expression of Interest for Casual Staff” to:

jobs@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au or the Human Resources Manager, 57 Bathurst Street Brewarrina NSW 2839.

Notification of Availability for Employment – FORM

Applying for a position with Brewarrina Shire Council

Application Guidelines

Your application should be in three parts:

Cover letter
Resume
Responses to selection criteria

Make each part of your application as visually attractive as possible, no tiny fonts, lots of white space.

Resume

Your resume should include:

Name
Address
Contact details
Chronological (starting from most recent) history of employment including a brief outline of your duties in each position and a statement of any special achievements whilst in the position)
Qualifications (a list is adequate – you can produce proof when requested)
Additional relevant skills (perhaps these were obtained through some volunteer work or hobby which does not show up in your employment summary)
Contact details for referees or an offer to supply them

You should make sure your resume covers all the requirements of the position which are listed in the position description. Your resume should NOT include reference to gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, religion or political persuasion, unless it is requested specifically as a requirement for the position with the relevant reference for exemption under Equal Opportunity legislation.

Your resume might also include:

a skills summary
a statement about your career goals

If either of these is included, make sure they are relevant to the position for which you are making application.

Responses to Selection Criteria

You could write a whole book on how to do this, in fact several have been written and you may decide to invest in one for future applications. Generally, it is a good idea to use each selection criteria as a heading followed by a dot-pointed list highlighting how you meet that specific criterion. Making a claim that you know something or have done something is inadequate. Take note of the keyword in the criteria – demonstrated is one which is frequently used and to address this you need to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. Show or show understanding suggests you should give examples of how you know what this criteria means.

Your whole application is an opportunity to sell yourself and convince the employer that you are the right person for the job. Presentation counts! Content counts! Honesty counts! Remember if you are not successful this time, perhaps it was not the right position for you, no matter how much you wanted the job. You can move on by examining your application for the improvements you can make for the next time.

Lodging Your Application

Applications can be lodged

in person – by delivering the application to 57 Bathurst Street, Brewarrina NSW 2839
via mail – PO Box 125, Brewarrina NSW 2839
via email – jobs@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au

Be positive and GOOD LUCK!

Contact HR

If you have any questions about a position, the application or require any further details, please contact HR on 0447 392 120 or email jobs@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au