Finance Team Leader

About Us

Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) is Tasmania’s forest manager, and managing the forest respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do – our work is about more than making our forests productive, we’re here to keep them healthy and thriving.

We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are a workplace where people feel they are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage suitably qualified applicants of all ages, abilities, genders, cultures and linguistic backgrounds including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Our Values

Respect                        we create safe places

Responsibility              we take ownership

Growth                         we create sustainable value

Excellence                    we make it happen

About the role

Sustainable Timber Tasmania, a leader in sustainable forest management, is seeking a Finance Team Leader to lead our Finance Team. In this key role, you will leverage strong communication skills, strategic decision-making and sound financial management to support the Finance Manager and lead the Finance Team in achieving financial sustainability for the business. 

This role is based in our Hobart Office and there may be some intrastate travel required.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position. The fixed term is 18 months, with the possibility of extension.

About you

Importantly, as the Finance Team Leader you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in accounting from a recognised institution or its equivalent.
• Membership of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants or of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including well developed oral and written communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, together with the ability to establish and manage relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve results in an environment of change, ambiguity and pressure.
• Experience in preparing and communicating financial information to a broad range of stakeholders;
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with experience in managing and supporting employees.
• Proven high-level financial management financial reporting skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary financial management practices in accounting, reporting and budgeting including professional knowledge of contemporary accounting principles.

Have a look at the Position Description but remember that, whilst it outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success, it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.

What's on offer

• A fixed-term, full-time position
• A salary up to $115K PA + Super
• Flexible work arrangements
• Variety of work and autonomy

Plus, our employees overwhelmingly agree that STT is:

• A workplace where you are treated with respect, and
• An organisation that is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Are you interested?

If you are interested we would love to have a chat with you! Feel free to give our Finance Manager Adrian Pereira a call on (03) 03 6169 2***. The position description and more information about STT's application process is available on our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers

How to apply

www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers

Please include:

• A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with the role and why you think you’re the best person for the job, and
• your resume

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 20 March 2024