Finance Manager | Carpentaria Shire CouncilFinance Manager | Carpentaria Shire CouncilLead the team.
Strengthen the systems.
Shape the financial future of Carpentaria Shire.Lead and develop a key Council finance teamDrive financial sustainability, smarter systems and continuous improvement$150,000 plus 12% superannuation, furnished housing and generous allowancesCarpentaria 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 professional challenge of Queensland's Gulf Country.About Carpentaria ShireSet in Queensland's spectacular Gulf Country, Carpentaria Shire encompasses the welcoming communities of Normanton and Karumba.
The region offers a distinctive lifestyle, robust 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 RoleReporting 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 teamDelivering the annual budget, 10-year forecast and long-term financial sustainabilityProviding trusted advice to senior leadership, the Chief Executive Officer and CouncilOverseeing financial reporting, payroll, revenue, rates,



cash flow and internal controlsImproving systems, processes and the use of technology and dataLeading, mentoring and developing the finance, revenue and rates teamDelivering the annual budget, 10-year forecast and long-term financial sustainabilityProviding trusted advice to senior leadership, the Chief Executive Officer and CouncilOverseeing financial reporting, payroll, revenue, rates, cash flow and internal controlsImproving systems, processes and the use of technology and dataAbout YouYou 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 statusQueensland Local Government finance experience, including Rates and Service ChargesExperience preparing Local Government budgets and long-term financial forecastsStrong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skillsConfidence with financial systems, technology and process improvementTertiary qualifications in finance, business or a related discipline, with CPA or CA statusQueensland Local Government finance experience,



including Rates and Service ChargesExperience preparing Local Government budgets and long-term financial forecastsStrong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skillsConfidence with financial systems, technology and process improvementWhat Is on Offer?
Council offers an attractive package to support relocation and long-term success:$150,000 base salary plus 12% superannuationFree furnished Council housing$5,000 per annum utilities reimbursement towards electricity and Starlink$150,000 base salary plus 12% superannuationFree 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 StarlinkWhy This Role?
This opportunity allows you to:Join and influence Council's Senior Leadership TeamLead meaningful financial and organisational improvementBuild a capable, engaged team and create a lasting legacyEnjoy a rewarding Gulf lifestyle and strong community connectionJoin and influence Council's Senior Leadership TeamLead meaningful financial and organisational improvementBuild a capable, engaged team and create a lasting legacyEnjoy a rewarding Gulf lifestyle and strong community connectionApply NowIf you are ready to bring energy, lead from the front and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.For further information please contact Melanie Rehbock on ******** *** or to obtain a copy of the Candidate Briefing Document please email Kate McCarthy on ****** close Monday 2nd November at 8am.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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