Management Accountant
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across the organisation.
- Partner with managers, providing financial analysis and advice to support strategic decisions.
- Contribute to community-focused projects and services in a six-month fixed-term role.
Management Accountant
Business Partnering & Financial Analysis | 6 Month Contract
Shape Financial Decisions That Matter | Local Government Opportunity
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into meaningful business insights?
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our Financial Services team for a six-month fixed term opportunity. Working closely with managers across the organisation, you'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering and supporting strategic decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects and services that directly benefit our community while developing your experience within a dynamic local government environment.
What you'll bring
- Experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to build effective relationships and provide trusted financial advice.
- Qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- CPA/CA eligibility or progress towards professional membership will be highly regarded.
Why join us?
- Meaningful work that supports the local community.
- Supportive and values-driven culture.
- Opportunity to influence financial outcomes across a diverse organisation.
- Professional and collaborative team environment.
- Attractive regional lifestyle in the beautiful Colac Otway region.
If you're ready to make an impact and bring your financial expertise to a role where your advice truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary information: $92,526.20 to $99,797.88 per annum pro rata plus superannuation
Applications Close Monday 16 November 2026 at 11.59pm
For further information and to apply:
Applicants are encouraged to download and review the Position Description which includes the key selection criteria for the role.
Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
Written responses to the key selection criteria are not required as part of the application process. The selection criteria outlined in the Position Description will be assessed during the interview process.
Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.
Colac Otway Shire Council is an amazing place to work. If you are passionate about delivering great customer service, working for a progressive and innovative council, and making a difference to your local community, browse the current vacancies below.
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