Finance Manager | Carpentaria Shire Council Finance Manager | Carpentaria Shire Council

Lead the team. Strengthen the systems. Shape the financial future of Carpentaria Shire.

Lead and develop a key Council finance team

Drive financial sustainability, smarter systems and continuous improvement

$150,000 plus 12% superannuation, furnished housing and generous allowances

Carpentaria Shire Council is seeking an experienced, progressive Manager Finance who genuinely connects with people to lead its finance function and join the Senior Leadership Team.

This is a rare opportunity to influence Council’s financial direction, build team capability and introduce better ways of working while enjoying the lifestyle, community connection and skilled challenge of Queensland’s Gulf Country.

About Carpentaria Shire Set in Queensland’s spectacular Gulf Country, Carpentaria Shire encompasses the welcoming communities of Normanton and Karumba. The region offers a distinctive lifestyle, strong community connection and the chance to make a visible difference through your work.

With an approximately $70 million budget and major capital and flood recovery works underway, Council offers genuine scope to strengthen capability, improve systems and contribute to the Shire’s future.

About the Role Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, you will shape Council’s financial direction and build a strong finance function that is ready for the future. Key responsibilities include:

Leading, mentoring and developing the finance, revenue and rates team

Delivering the annual budget, 10-year forecast and long-term financial sustainability





Providing trusted advice to senior leadership, the Chief Executive Officer and Council

Overseeing financial reporting, payroll, revenue, rates, cash flow and internal controls

Improving systems, processes and the use of technology and data

Leading, mentoring and developing the finance, revenue and rates team

Delivering the annual budget, 10-year forecast and long-term financial sustainability

Providing trusted advice to senior leadership, the Chief Executive Officer and Council

Overseeing financial reporting, payroll, revenue, rates, cash flow and internal controls

Improving systems, processes and the use of technology and data

About You You are a genuine people person and a proactive, positive leader who brings energy, builds trust and gets things moving. You think ahead, focus on solutions, develop others and embrace better ways of working.

Tertiary qualifications in finance, business or a related discipline, with CPA or CA status

Queensland Local Government finance experience, including Rates and Service Charges

Experience preparing Local Government budgets and long-term financial forecasts

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Confidence with financial systems,



technology and process improvement

Tertiary qualifications in finance, business or a related discipline, with CPA or CA status

Queensland Local Government finance experience, including Rates and Service Charges

Experience preparing Local Government budgets and long-term financial forecasts

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Confidence with financial systems, technology and process improvement

What Is on Offer? Council offers an attractive package to support relocation and long-term success:

$150,000 base salary plus 12% superannuation

Free furnished Council housing

$5,000 per annum utilities reimbursement towards electricity and Starlink

$150,000 base salary plus 12% superannuation

Free furnished Council housing

$2,500 per annum professional development reimbursement

$5,000 per annum travel reimbursement

$5,000 per annum utilities reimbursement towards electricity and Starlink

Why This Role? This opportunity allows you to:

Join and influence Council’s Senior Leadership Team

Lead meaningful financial and organisational improvement

Build a capable, engaged team and create a lasting legacy

Enjoy a rewarding Gulf lifestyle and strong community connection

Join and influence Council’s Senior Leadership Team

Lead meaningful financial and organisational improvement

Build a capable, engaged team and create a lasting legacy

Enjoy a rewarding Gulf lifestyle and strong community connection

Applications close Monday 2nd November at 8am.

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