AddressAbout the position:
• Full time – 5 year contract.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Competitive remuneration package.
The role of Manager Financial Services manages all aspects of the City of Mount Gambier financial systems and accounting records in accordance with Local Government Act, Regulations, and professional standards to meet the short and long term accounting requirements of the organization.
This Includes:
• Ensuring that the organisation meets its annual statutory reporting requirements,
• Monitoring cash liquidity to ensure the organisation’s financial obligations are met,
• Ensuring that the general ledger accurately reflects the organisation’s revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and equity, and overseeing the organisation’s transactional Financial Services team.
This position is classified at Level 8 Step 1 – Level 8 Step 3 (currently $126,488.74 – $134,771.94 per annum) of the City of Mount Gambier Administration Staff Agreement No.12 2022.
About you:
• A demonstratable understanding of delivering key services as a trusted advisor.
• University degree in Finance, and membership of a recognised professional financial body, or demonstrated professional experience.
• Proven high level financial professional and technical skills, particularly related to finance and reporting.
• Extensive leadership experience and proven capacity to lead, mentor and develop staff.
• Experience in innovation and leading change to deliver improved financial systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with the ability to decode complex information into easily understood reporting.
• High tolerance for role complexity, multiple stakeholders and multi-tasking preferably with experience in a complex multifaceted organisation.
• Exceptional understanding of the application of financial software to enhance financial systems and information.
What we offer:
Mount Gambier is the second largest city in South Australia and provides a perfect balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and the comforts of a small town. Packed with beautiful natural resources including the iconic Blue Lake/Warwar, caves, sinkholes, parks and gardens. Mount Gambier is an idyllic location to enjoy work life balance, only 20 minutes from the beach.
This role presents an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in the workplace.
The successful candidate will enjoy:
• Ongoing professional development and training,
• A supportive and friendly team environment,
• Career development opportunities,
• Active social club,
• Flexible work arrangements, positive work/life balance,
• Income protection insurance,
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support, and
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates.
Pre-employment requirements:
The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:
• National Police Check,
• Working with Children Check (WWCC),
• Pre-employment medical examination.
The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer committed to continuous improvement as a culturally safe and supportive workplace. We strongly encourage members of our First Nations community to apply.
For a confidential conversation please call:
Jane Fetherstonhaugh
General Manager Corporate and Regulatory Services
08 8721 2***
Further information about the position, including the position description which identifies key competencies and selection criteria, is available from City of Mount Gambier website: www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/council/careers/vacancies
How to apply:
Applicants must specifically address each of the key competencies and selection criteria, which is available within the position description and submit with a resume including contact details for at least three referees.
Applications close: Monday 15 July 2024 at 5:00pm.
Applications must be submitted via email to:
Human Resources Team
****@mountgambier.sa.gov.au
