Management Accountant - Project

Management Accountant - Project

Project Management Accountant
3-month temporary contract | 38 hours per week
$60–$80 per hour + super
North Metro Melbourne (Local Council)

We are looking for an experienced Project Management Accountant to join our client, a progressive local government organisation located in Melbourne’s north. This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys complex modelling, stakeholder collaboration and meaningful project work within a council environment.

In this role, you will play a key part in a critical finance initiative, partnering with stakeholders across Council to design, develop, test and implement an overhead cost allocation model. This model will support cost-of-service analysis and Waste Charge attribution, providing valuable insights to inform decision-making. You will also contribute to modelling and budgeting activities, applying your local government expertise in a practical and outcomes-focused way.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering special project work focused on overhead cost allocation modelling
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across Council to gather requirements and validate assumptions
• Supporting modelling, budgeting and financial analysis activities
• Contributing to the development and refinement of Council budget documentation

About you:

• Proven experience working within Local Government (mandatory)
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a relevant accounting or finance role
• Demonstrated experience building and developing Council budget documentation
• Experience using CT Management’s long-term financial planning tool is desirable but not essential

This role suits someone who can step in quickly, work autonomously, and deliver high-quality outcomes within a fast-paced council environment.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amanda Li at amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au or 03 8535 3111.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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