Banking Officer

Description:

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented individual to join our Financial Services team. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, this position supports the delivery of efficient and high quality accounting and administrative services within Council’s Financial Services Section. A primary focus of the role is the coordination of Council’s banking functions, which includes undertaking daily download of payment gateways, deposit receipting, and reconciling bank accounts to the General Ledger.

You will also provide support to other functions within the finance team, with a focus on delivering a high level of customer service to Council’s internal and external customers in relation to Council’s financial services.

Hours of work for this part time position are 25 hours per week.

To be successful you will bring

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• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
  
• Minimum Certificate IV or Diploma in a relevant field and/or sound experience in a similar role.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of accountancy principles and application, including reconciliations.
  
• Proven customer service and administration skills and experience.
  
• Demonstrated computer literacy with experience in the use of Microsoft 365, including Excel, and other corporate software.
  
• Demonstrated good communication skills, both written and oral.
  
• Demonstrated high level attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Proven well developed time management skills.
  
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  

The rewards

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• A part time annual salary range of $50,500 to $58,000 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
  
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle.
  
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
  
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
  
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
  
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
  
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
  
• Generous Award workplace conditions.
  

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30am on Tuesday 3 March 2026

Specific enquiries

Amanda Binney | Financial Accountant | 02 6681 0580

How to apply

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