Division/Section: Business Services - Commercial & Financial Services Position Type: permeant Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week) Salary Range: LGO8 - $124,099 - $140,194 per annum + super, Location: Townsville Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 5 August 2026 About The Role As the Team Leader Operating Business Partners, you will play a critical leadership role within Council's Finance team, partnering with operational leaders across the organisation to drive financial performance, strategic decision-making, and value creation for the Townsville community. Reporting to the Team Manager Commercial Services, you will lead a team of finance professionals who provide high-quality financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business advisory services. You will foster strong collaborative relationships across Council, ensuring financial insights are embedded into operational and strategic decisions while supporting the delivery of Council's Corporate Plan and long-term financial sustainability objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational outcomes by developing a high-performing finance business partnering function, providing strategic financial leadership, and championing a culture of accountability, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leaders, you will help shape business direction, identify opportunities for enhanced performance, and support Council's vision of growing Townsville through sustainable and responsible financial management. As a leader within Townsville City Council, you will embody our SERVE values of Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value and Enjoyment, contributing to a workplace culture that is collaborative, innovative and focused on delivering exceptional services to our community About You: To be successful in this role, you will bring: Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance professionals within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business performance analysis.

Strong experience operating within a finance business partnering model,



providing trusted financial advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across a diverse organisation.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.

Proven ability to drive financial performance through strategic thinking, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience leading teams through change while effectively managing risks, priorities, and competing business demands.

Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to support both operational and strategic decision-making.

A commitment to fostering a customer-focused, accountable, and values-driven workplace culture.

Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and promoting a positive safety culture through visible leadership.

Degree qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.

CPA or CA qualification (or the ability to obtain membership).

Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.

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Description.

Townsville City

Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community. We have a range of perks that confirm this commitment: 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks paid Parental Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Natural Disaster Leave

Annual wage progression

Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Access to a range of learning and development opportunities,



including on-the-job learning and formal training programs

Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities

Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses

Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Chris Contact Email: [email protected] How To Apply Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

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Description. The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments: N00122_Team Leader Finance Business Partners Operating_PD_Updated_22072026.pdf

📌 Team Leader Operating Business Partners (Townsville)
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