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
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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 solid 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 team-oriented 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.
For further information review the Position
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 benefits 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:
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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.
For further information review the Position
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
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or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- N*****_Team Leader Finance Business Partners Operating_PD_Updated_********.pdf

📌 Team Leader Operating Business Partners (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville