Budget Lead
Job No:
COH23727
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Corporate Services
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $119,423 to $129,372 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart Employee Benefits.
- Flexible working options including a nine-day fortnight.
- Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
About the role
Role accountabilities include:
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Lead the annual budget process in consultation with the CFO, ensuring alignment with Council’s long-term financial plan.
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Deliver accurate financial reporting, including monthly reports for the Executive Leadership Team and quarterly reports for Council.
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Provide financial analysis and modelling to support business initiatives and proposals.
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Manage and mentor the Budget and Finance Team, driving performance, training, and continuous improvement.
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Oversee end-of-month and year-end processes, including journal reviews, variance reporting, and financial forecasts.
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Maintain and improve Council’s costing methodology, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in capturing costs.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Budget Lead PD
About you
You’re an experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in management accounting and leadership. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- A degree in Business, Commerce, or a relevant discipline, coupled with senior experience in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation or significant experience in a similar role.
- Professional membership as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Proven expertise in budgeting and financial management, including preparing and managing budgets, job costing, and developing tailored financial reports for diverse audiences.
You will have the ability to think conceptually and analytically, identifying and resolving issues while providing clear, effective advice on complex policy and procedural matters, together with strong leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring and developing high-performing teams and have exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a drive for continuous improvement.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about finance, and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Michelle Wickham, Chief Financial Officer, on 03 6238 2493 or email michelle.wickham@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 22 February 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.