Internal applicants only
Primary Work Location: Wyong Administration Building
- Opportunity to contribute to financial operations and improve cash management systems.
- Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
- Permanent full time
- Commencing salary: $68.2k to $81.9k per annum per week + superannuation
The Banking Officer plays a crucial role in our Finance Unit by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This position is vital to maintaining the integrity of our financial records and enhancing our cash management processes.
As a Banking Officer, you will be responsible for receipting Council funds, liaising with various stakeholders, and conducting bank reconciliations. Your role will directly influence our financial operations and contribute to our overall mission to serve the community effectively.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance and customer service, with a commitment to teamwork and excellence.
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or substantial relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a medium to large organisation.
- Proficiency in accounting software and cash management systems.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
You will also need to have excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your contributions will help foster a positive working environment and support the financial objectives of the Council.
Key activities of this role include:
- Contribute to the day to day operations of the Accounts Receivable team by carrying out duties such as, but not limited to, receipting of Council funds, liaise with external stakeholders to identify and receipt to the various systems within council, reconcile bank statements to system transactions and investigate anomalies
- Assist with investing surplus finds held by Council in accordance with Council and Local Government guidelines
- Understands Council’s revenue and payable systems in relation to Cash Management systems
- Contribute to the maintenance, reconciliation, processing and reporting of all aspects of financial accounting records ensuring integrity and accuracy of information
Our position description provides more information on this role.
Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
Extra benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you such as volunteering, health checks. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
Other extras include:
- Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Free flu vaccination program
- Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
- Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
- We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
- Novated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Hiten Vinchhi, Team Leader Accounts Receivable. You can contact Hiten on 0461 255 389.
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
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How to apply
We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council.
By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.
You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.
You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.
To lodge your application, please follow these steps:
- Answer the on-line questions shown below.
- Attach your resume
- Attach your qualifications and licences.
Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application. If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here.
You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application. If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.
