About the Role

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Manager Financial Services to lead the financial management and procurement functions of Council.

The successful applicant will ensure the efficient and effective management of activities within the Financial Services Unit including budgeting, corporate accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, rates, grants and subsidies management.

Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Finance allowing eligible membership into either CPA or CA post graduate program.

- A current Drivers Licence.

- Demonstrated technical skills and experience required to perform the role successfully, including the areas of procurement, financial accounting and asset accounting.

- Solid planning skills with a proven ability to determine and use resources in the most effective way.

- Proven ability to anticipate changing environments and to develop strategies to position Council to make constructive decisions.

- Ability to think creatively by generating alternatives, visualising new possibilities, challenging assumptions and open yourself to new information.

- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to build a high performing team.

- Strong emotional intelligence and a proven ability to work collaboratively and foster effective strategic relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally.

What we can offer you





- A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.

- Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum.

- Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.

- Ongoing professional development opportunities.

- Full private use motor vehicle or allowance.

- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.

- Active social club.

How to Apply

Please complete your application details and attach your resume, a cover letter and your licences and qualifications (relevant to the position).

All applications must be completed through this online portal prior to the closing date. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment

Following the selection of the preferred candidate, Council will require a number of further checks including reference checks, police history / criminal history checks, medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.

Employment Eligibility

To apply you must be a Permanent resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or hold the appropriate visa to work in Australia.

Privacy Information

Douglas Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including People and Culture and the relevant selection panel members. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission, or we are required by law.

📌 Manager Financial Services (Cairns)
🏢 Douglas Shire Council
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