AddressBlacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.
Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We have an exciting new permanent role for an experienced and high-performing professional with a passion for innovation and improvement. This is a great opportunity to be part of business improvement initiatives in one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic councils.
You will join a dynamic team leading service delivery reviews and implementing outcomes, enhancing our business through targeted projects and providing insight to decision-makers. Working across the organisation at all levels, you will identify, analyse and present key Financial and Business data to support the continuous improvement of the business.
You will be the key Financial and data analyst resource for our industry-leading Better Practice Reviews program.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Degree qualifications in an appropriate field
- In-depth relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience in Strategic Financial analysis and modelling
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts with the ability to apply this knowledge to recommend financial management improvements
- Demonstrated experience in business operations and process analysis
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and communicate key Financial and non-financial data to identify business unit costs and Business improvement opportunities
- Ability to negotiate and identify possible outcomes with a range of stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Strong understanding of local government operations and/or local government management accounting
- Previous finance business partner experience with the ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships at senior management level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with TechnologyOne or another large ERP system.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $2,172.61 per week
- 35-hour working week
- Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
Click here to view or download the position description.
Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
- Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
- Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
Closing date: Friday 8 March 2024, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Tamara Taylor on 9839 6372 or 0409 529 685
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