Chief Finance Officer

About the Opportunity
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a high performing financial professional with leadership qualities. Glenelg Shire Council is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who will manage the financial operations of the Shire and maintain relevant financial plans to support the delivery of the Council budget and Council Plan.
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What you need to Thrive
The role is suited to a qualified financial professional with substantial experience in a financial management leadership role. A proven ability to deliver excellent financial planning outcomes for a large enterprise and the skills to present and communicate with a range of stakeholders are essential for the successful applicant.
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunditjmara, Boandik and Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form, upload your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description.
Applications Close: 7 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Looking for further information please contact:
Name: Jayne Miller
Position: Acting Director Corporate Services
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2332
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