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Form of workAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, approachable, and experienced finance professional to join an amazing and supportive Financial Services team of the City of Kalamunda as a Finance Business Partner reporting to the Coordinator Management Accountant.
About the City of Kalamunda
The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD. The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial and industrial areas. We are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.
About this Opportunity
Under broad supervision of the Coordinator Management Accountant, this position is accountable for the provision of quality outcomes in accordance with customer needs as outlined in the Finance Service Plan, by applying skills, knowledge, experience and judgement, guided by established policies, procedures and methods as well as the application of professional standards, education and training to meet current and anticipated changing organisational needs.
The role communicates with a range of customers and stakeholders including government departments and agencies; other local governments; and City Leaders and employees.
A challenging aspect of the role is establishing credibility and engaging with leaders and employees across the City in the face of competing business priorities and organisational change. The position is required to develop and sustain the required mix of capabilities for Finance Business Partnering including technical expertise and advisory skills together with a strong understanding of the businesses within the City.
Additionally post-holders will use their broad knowledge of business strategy, risk management and performance, to influence their Business Partner’s outcomes in line with the organisation’s expectations.
Please refer to the Position Description for detailed information on this role.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be self-managed and brimming with initiatives. To be successful in this role, you must have a university degree such as commerce or business with a major in accounting, qualification with an Australian professional accounting body such as CPA or CA. and relevant experience in a similar role.
Essential skills include but is not limited to:
- Advanced computing, numeracy and literacy skills.
- Intermediate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
- Advanced customer service skills.
- Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced research and analysis skills.
- Intermediate negotiation and influencing skills.
It is not essential but desirable to have:
- Intermediate knowledge of relevant Local Government legislation and regulations.
- Knowledge of the practical application of occupational health and safety measures in the workplace including hazard identification in an office environment.
Selection Criteria:
- Commercial and organisational acumen.
- Communicating to influence and negotiation mastery.
- Relationship and stakeholder management.
- Business insight and decision support.
- Strategic thinking.
- Appreciation for technology.
- Global mindset and adaptability.
Hours of Work
This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours over a fortnight with negotiated RDO per fortnightly or monthly.
About the Benefits
The salary range for this position is $102,973 - $108,878 plus super per annum depending on skills and experience. Other inclusions are free parking, annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, Corporate Health Membership, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned recreational facilities.
How to Apply
Refer to the Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for the position description.
Submit your application consisting of a covering letter providing your responses to the selection criteria and a current resume through Seek, attaching a maximum of TWO separate documents in PDF version.
For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9967.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 01 April 2024.
To apply for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.
The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date.
Please be advised that this is a direct recruitment exercise and we encourage you to apply for the position on your own if you would like to be considered for the position. Agency applications are not been considered at the moment.
The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.
