Government - Local (Government & Defence)Council is seeking a Director Finance & Corporate Services that will play a pivotal role in the success of the Balonne Shire Council.Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director must display strong leadership, be an innovator and deliver on the core values of the Balonne Shire Council. Building relationships with internal and external partners is essential. Having a background in executive leadership, financial management and human resource management is considered a pre-requisite for this position.Salary Package InformationSuperannuation 13.5%Vehicle private use: maximum 20,000km p.aAccommodation: A Council house will be available for a nominal rental which can be salary sacrificedAnnual Leave – 5 weeks per annumPersonal Leave – 15 days per annumLong Service Leave – 13 weeks after 10 yearsRelevant industry memberships will be supportedCouncil is committed to professional development with a structured approachKey ResponsibilitiesLead, control, coordinate and manage staff and functions of the Finance & Corporate Services departmentProvide strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Council on matters relating to policy, planning and operations of the CouncilDevelop the financial budget and operational plans for the department in accordance with policies and proceduresCo-ordinate legal services to ensure that Council obtains appropriate advice on contractual and legal mattersEnsure that quarterly and annual reporting requirements are met for CouncilDevelopment and maintenance of strategic financial planning, management and performance reporting as well statutory reportingQualifications, Skills, and AttributesThe successful candidate will have extensive experience in an executive leadership role. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to use initiative, investigate issues, collect and analyse data and to make recommendations on solutions. A Masters in Business Administration or Accounting and CPA/CA membership are desirable.About CouncilThe Balonne Shire is in Qld, approximately 600kms southwest of Brisbane with the Shire boundary in the south, sitting on the NSW border. It covers an area of just over 31,000km2 and has a population of approximately 4,500.Town communities within the shire include:St GeorgeBollonThallonNindigullyThis position is based in St George which is the largest town in the Shire and is located on the banks of the beautiful Balonne River.How to ApplySubmitted applications must include:ResumeResponses to the Selection Criteria - found under Position Requirements within the Position DescriptionApplications may be submitted via email, hand delivered or posted, for more information visit Council's website.Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 5 January 2025.For further information, please visit our website listed above or phone Debbie Green on 4620 8888.
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