Job Description

Shape the future of a thriving regional city while enjoying lifestyle, flexibility and making a genuine impact

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Have you considered a move to Whyalla? Located on the stunning Eyre Peninsula, Whyalla offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable housing, beautiful beaches, fishing, boating and access to some of South Australia's most spectacular natural attractions.

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With direct flights to Adelaide and a hybrid work arrangement allowing you to work in Whyalla three days per week and commute from Adelaide, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of regional leadership without giving up city connections.

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Relocation assistance is available for candidates looking to make Whyalla home permanently.

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Your current organisation

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The City of Whyalla is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. As a key regional hub supporting major industry, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, Whyalla continues to play a critical role in South Australia's economic future.

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Reporting to the Director Corporate, the Manager Finance & Knowledge Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Information Technology and Records Management functions across Council. This position will play a pivotal role in driving financial sustainability, governance, operational excellence and organisational transformation.

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Your new role

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- Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across finance, procurement, IT and information management.
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- Drive long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
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- Provide strategic advice to Council, Executive Leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee.
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- Oversee annual financial statements, rates,



assets, payroll and statutory reporting.
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- Improve procurement strategies, frameworks and value-for-money outcomes.
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- Support technology modernisation initiatives and cybersecurity governance.
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- Develop and implement effective records and information management strategies.
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- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and customer-focused service delivery.
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What you'll need to succeed

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- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
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- CA or CPA qualification (or near completion).
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- Ideally, experience within Local Government or NFP sectors.
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- Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting and strategic planning.
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- Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis capability.
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- Experience leading teams and driving organisational improvement.
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- High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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- Advanced Excel skills and solid systems capabilities, including exposure to BI reporting tools such as Power BI.
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- A collaborative leadership style with a focus on governance, accountability and outcomes.
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What you'll get in return

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- Senior leadership opportunity with significant organisational influence.
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- Make the move to Whyalla or flexible hybrid arrangements available to the successful candidate (work three days per week in Whyalla and commute from Adelaide).
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- Relocation assistance available.
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- Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing regional community.
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- Diverse portfolio spanning finance, procurement, technology and knowledge management.
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- Supportive Executive Leadership Team and council workplace.
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- Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
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📌 Manager Finance & Knowledge Management (Whyalla Norrie)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Whyalla Norrie