The Opportunity:

• 5 Year Full-time Performance Based Contract
• Level 10 –Total Salary Package up to a value of $165,000 per annum including cash component, superannuation and full private use of a council vehicle*
• Located at our Eaton Administration Centre

We are seeking a seasoned Manager of Financial Services to join the team at the Shire of Dardanup. This full-time role will be based at our brand-new Administration Centre in Eaton and is a crucial position within our local government organisation. As the Manager of Financial Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the Shire's financial operations, ensuring sound financial management and compliance with all relevant regulations.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the Shire's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and statutory returns
• Ensure the Shire's compliance with all relevant financial legislation and regulations
• Provide strategic financial advice to the executive team and elected Council
• Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Implement and maintain effective financial systems and controls
• Collaborate with other departments to support the Shire's overall objectives

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role, preferably within local government
• Extensive knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong strategic and leadership abilities, with the ability to manage a team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering best-practice financial management

What we offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive remuneration and great benefits
• Located in Eaton, a south west lifestyle beckons
• Negotiated flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Superannuation co-contributions
• Discounted gym membership and vacation care
• Award-winning, brand-new Administration Building with free office parking,
• Corporate Wellness Program & Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• A supportive and intelligent team, keen to collaborate and innovate
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Shire:

The Shire of Dardanup blends the picturesque farming hinterland of Dardanup and Ferguson Valley with an expanding urban residential and commercial hub in Eaton, where our Administration Centre is located. Close to the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary plus only minutes from Bunbury, the Shire has been identified as a regional growth corridor with planning underway for the new city of Wanju with a projected population of 50,000 (www.wanju.dardanup.wa.gov.au).

Want more info?

Call our HR Team on 08 9724 0362 or visit our website: www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/employment  

To Apply:

Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description to be eligible for this position. Email your cover letter, selection criteria statement, and Resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au 

Applications Close:  9:00am Friday, 6 December 2024 or once a suitable pool of candidates is received.  This means the vacancy may close without notice.

The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available.