$160-$175k per annum + Vehicle Allowance + Super
Permanent Full Time
Commercial Services, Corporate and Commercial Services Bundaberg Region
About Us
At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community.
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive.
Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact.
By joining us, you'll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.
Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia's fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii.
Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature's palette can create.
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued About The Opportunity
As the Commercial Manager , you will play a pivotal role in optimising the financial performance and return on investment (ROI) of Council's diverse commercial asset portfolio and procurement activities.
In this influential position, you will:
Strategise and Execute : Develop and implement innovative commercial strategies to maximise the performance and profitability of our commercial assets.
Provide Expert Advice : Deliver high-level strategic guidance and support to Council on all matters related to commercial assets and procurement, ensuring informed decision-making.
Lead with Purpose : Inspire and guide the Commercial Services team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for achieving exceptional outcomes, we want to hear from you!
About You
A tertiary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Economics or related field.
Extensive experience in the preparation of technical internal and external reports relating to commercial advice and business analysis to management in a confidential and sensitive manner.
Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and forecasting skills, with a focus on ROI analysis.
Strong background in managing and optimising asset portfolios.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex, sensitive and strategic issues to a variety of stakeholders, with the ability to apply high-level negotiation and facilitation skills to form collaborative solutions and assist in implementing appropriate strategic responses.
Demonstrated team/project management skills including the ability to successfully coordinate multiple strategic projects and lead operational teams within a strategy, policy and diversity environment.
Experience and knowledge in strategic procurement, supply and contract management practises would be highly regarded.
Experience and knowledge of Fleet Management practises is desirable.
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountants (CA) membership (desired).
The Selection Process
We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment.
We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve.
We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your application online by clicking the "Apply" button.
Please include:
A current resume A cover letter addressing the "About You" section (max.
2 pages).
Applications close on Sunday, 12 January 2025, at 11:30 pm AEST.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted.
The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Bundaberg Regional Council is collecting your personal information for the purposes of processing your employment application as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Your information will be stored in Council's recruitment system, hosted by Monday.com with their primary servers located outside Australia.
The information you provide will be securely stored on their servers, accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009 .
Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for further information.
By submitting your application, you agree to your personal information being transferred outside Australia.
If you would like to discuss this, please contact the Recruitment team on 1300 883 699.
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