Commercial Accountant (Sustainability)
Mudgee, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Commercial Accountant (Sustainability)
Apply your commercial expertise to sustainability and
renewable energy outcomes
Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking a commercially
focused professional who is interested in applying their financial and
analytical skills to sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives. This
full-time role sits within Council’s Finance Team and supports the financial
and commercial oversight of Council’s solar array, resource consumption and
broader sustainability commitments.
This position is well suited to a financial,
environmental or commercial accountant, as well as professionals from other
disciplines who bring strong commercial and financial experience and are
looking to broaden their career into sustainability and climate-related
initiatives.
What We Offer
The Commercial Accountant (Sustainability) is responsible
for managing Councils solar array contracts, and the facility site to ensure
optimal performance. The Commercial accountant will also be responsible for
monitoring Council’s resource consumption, performance reporting and supporting
the delivery of Council’s sustainability objectives.
Working closely with the Financial Planning Coordinator,
Chief Financial Officer, and stakeholders across the organisation, the role
contributes to the development and ongoing improvement of reporting frameworks,
controls and governance processes for sustainability, climate and resource
efficiency information. The position supports transparent reporting, informed
decision-making and continuous improvement across Council’s sustainability
initiatives.
Essential Criteria
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week over
19 days, with an RDO every four weeks.
Salary Range
$3,602.60 – $4,054.60 per fortnight plus supperannaution
($93,667.60 – $105,419.60 per annum) plus superannuation
Salary will be dependent on skills,
Qualifications And Experience.
Additional benefits, generous leave allowances and long
service leave after 5 years form part of the employment package.
How To Apply
Applications close 23 January 2026 at 11:59pm.
Council may commence interviews prior to the closing date and reserves the
right to close the recruitment process early if a suitable candidate is
identified.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please
Contact
Amanda Avnell, Financial Planning Coordinator – (02) 6378 2833
Kim Stanton, HR Specialist – (02) 6378 2943
Apply for this role
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Full-time
Description
Commercial Accountant (Sustainability)
Apply your commercial expertise to sustainability and
renewable energy outcomes
Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking a commercially
focused professional who is interested in applying their financial and
analytical skills to sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives. This
full-time role sits within Council’s Finance Team and supports the financial
and commercial oversight of Council’s solar array, resource consumption and
broader sustainability commitments.
This position is well suited to a financial,
environmental or commercial accountant, as well as professionals from other
disciplines who bring strong commercial and financial experience and are
looking to broaden their career into sustainability and climate-related
initiatives.
What We Offer
- An RDO every four weeks
- Flexible working arrangements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Health and wellbeing benefits
The Commercial Accountant (Sustainability) is responsible
for managing Councils solar array contracts, and the facility site to ensure
optimal performance. The Commercial accountant will also be responsible for
monitoring Council’s resource consumption, performance reporting and supporting
the delivery of Council’s sustainability objectives.
Working closely with the Financial Planning Coordinator,
Chief Financial Officer, and stakeholders across the organisation, the role
contributes to the development and ongoing improvement of reporting frameworks,
controls and governance processes for sustainability, climate and resource
efficiency information. The position supports transparent reporting, informed
decision-making and continuous improvement across Council’s sustainability
initiatives.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in an accounting, business or commerce field. Any STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) would be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in scoping and project managing sustainability projects or programs focused in more than one of the following: 1) resource management
- climate change mitigation and adaptation 3) stakeholder engagement and
- Sound knowledge of legislation and government policy relating to resource efficiency, energy management and climate change
- Demonstrated ability to develop organisation-wide strategies, including excellent strategic sustainability research capability (e.g., sustainability benchmarking, materiality, trends analysis)
- Demonstrated ability to manage energy retail, operational and maintenance contracts.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to deliver outcomes in specified timeframes.
- High degree of commercial acumen and professional judgement with the ability to make recommendations and draw out insights.
- Commercial finance/FP&A skills e.g. balance sheet and/or revenue reporting and provision of relevant insights.
- External audit experience to prepare for responses, resolve audit findings working with relevant stakeholders and improve the control environment.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week over
19 days, with an RDO every four weeks.
Salary Range
$3,602.60 – $4,054.60 per fortnight plus supperannaution
($93,667.60 – $105,419.60 per annum) plus superannuation
Salary will be dependent on skills,
Qualifications And Experience.
Additional benefits, generous leave allowances and long
service leave after 5 years form part of the employment package.
How To Apply
Applications close 23 January 2026 at 11:59pm.
Council may commence interviews prior to the closing date and reserves the
right to close the recruitment process early if a suitable candidate is
identified.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please
Contact
Amanda Avnell, Financial Planning Coordinator – (02) 6378 2833
Kim Stanton, HR Specialist – (02) 6378 2943
Apply for this role
Visit site
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