Description:
About the Role
Council is seeking a seasoned Finance Manager to lead its finance portfolio. Based in the stunning Gulf of Carpentaria, this executive role offers the rare opportunity to make a real difference across an expansive region steeped in natural beauty, cultural heritage and community spirit.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll drive strategic planning, financial sustainability, and operational excellence across a $70M budget. You'll oversee everything from statutory reporting and payroll to revenue, management accounting and long-term financial forecasting—while playing a key role in guiding Council's broader corporate direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of Council’s long-term financial strategy, annual budgets, and 10-Year Financial Plan.
- Oversee core financial operations including payroll, rates, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and audit compliance.
- Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Council, ensuring strong governance and risk management.
- Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team fostering a culture of performance and accountability.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with Councillors, government agencies, and the community, ensuring high-quality service delivery and engagement.
About you
You're a CPA/CA qualified leader with significant local government finance experience. You have deep knowledge of budgeting, reporting, rates and revenue, and the confidence to advise executive and elected officials alike. With excellent communication skills and a strong ethical compass, you lead by example and inspire teams through change.
This is more than a finance role—it’s your chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes for one of Queensland’s most distinctive communities.
Skills and Experience required
- CPA or CA qualification with extensive senior-level experience in financial leadership within local government.
- Proven expertise in budgeting, financial planning, audit preparation, and regulatory compliance, including Queensland local government financial frameworks.
- Strong leadership, people management, and organisational change skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and advisory skills, with the ability to influence executive and elected decision-makers.
Benefits
An attractive package including housing, motor vehicle and other benefits are on offer for the successful candidate.
How to apply
Please submit your application via the current opportunities page at Elite Executive: www.eliteexecutive.com.au including a cover letter addressing your skills and experience as they pertain to the role. Candidates with the required skills and experience will be provided with an application pack and further information about this opportunity.
Closing date for applications will be 1700hrs Friday 16th May 2025.