Manager Finance

Wakefield Regional Council values its people and prides itself on being an employer of choice. The main office is uniquely located only 75km from metropolitan Adelaide, with many team members commuting on a daily basis.

We are looking for an experienced or emerging senior leader to lead our finance team. We are seeking someone with strong financial skills, preferably with local government finance experience supported by appropriate financial qualifications.

We are searching for a true leader who is well organised, people orientated, has superior administration and report writing skills and someone who builds incredible teams.

Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team you will play a lead role in the planning and development of Council’s strategic plans including Strategic Management Plan, Long Term Financial Plan, Annual Business Plan, Asset Management Plans and budgets and financial reports.

We are an amazing Council genuinely focused on our people and devoted to delivering great things for our community. We are committed to employing individuals who align with Council’s values. If you are an experienced and well-regarded leader please apply.

We can offer a family friendly environment and career diversity that will undoubtedly enhance your career path for the future. You will enjoy an amazing range of benefits which include:

* Vehicle for private use;
* Grace Days;
* Generous salary packaging arrangements;
* Corporate Health Programme with annual health checks, skin cancer assessments and flu vaccinations;
* Income protection scheme;
* Flexible employment opportunities;
* Professional development opportunities;
* Portability of leave within SA Local Government.

We are an Equal Employment organisation that is gender inclusive. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with disability to apply. Advertisements can be supplied in a variety of formats if required by the applicant.

The position description is available here, or by email **@wrc.sa.gov.au. If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Chief Executive Officer, Darren Starr on (08) 8862 0***.

Written applications close 5pm, Monday 29 January 2024 and should be addressed to:
Alisha Senior, Manager People & Governance
Wakefield Regional Council
Position: Manager Finance
PO Box 167
BALAKLAVA SA 5461
or email to **@wrc.sa.gov.au
Applications will be regarded strictly in confidence.