Finance Manager
Job No:
PEAK430
Location:
Cloncurry
About Cloncurry
Cloncurry is located in North West Queensland and is approximately 120km east of Mount Isa, 770km west of Townsville and 450km south of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Cloncurry is at the heart of Queensland’s transport hub with key rail, air and road links from the eastern seaboard through to the Northern Territory and its well established cattle industry includes some of the largest pastoral leases in the country. Situated in the heart of the North West Mineral Province, the town has one of the richest and most established mining investments in Australia.
Over the years Cloncurry has been the focal point for many of Australia's greatest innovations. Cloncurry was involved with the beginnings of Qantas, and the original Qantas Hangar is still in use at the airport, where 'Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services' is still displayed about the hangar door.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service was founded in Cloncurry in 1928, now recognised the world over. The airport was also en route for early planes coming from overseas and a stopping place for contestants in the Great Air Races of 1919 and 1934. During the Second World War, Cloncurry was the site of a major United States of America air base. More recently, Cloncurry's cutting edge commercial drone testing facility has paid big dividends for Queensland and is being used by international aerospace giant Boeing to produce the latest in UAV technology.
The railway reached Cloncurry in 1907 and was officially opened in 1908, and remains an important industry in the town.
A visit to Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre and Museum, or John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery will open the eye of any budding historian to the richness of Cloncurry's history.
Cloncurry is a rural town, which derives its main income from the mining and pastoral industries. The town itself is nestled on the banks of the Cloncurry River. The Cloncurry River catchment area begins in the Selwyn Ranges and flows into the Flinders River, where it continues on to empty into the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is well-connected to the east coast with direct flights to Townsville and Brisbane. Residents have access to a wide range of general and specialist health; education (to Grade 12) and kindergarten, child care. There is an abundance of sporting clubs and activities to partake in along with a wide range of events and activities to entertain locals, visitors and tourists throughout the year. For those interested in the wild life of the region a visit to Chinaman's Creek Dam offers a chance to cool off with lots of birds to observe including storks, pelican, egret, royal spoonbills, ducks, waders, plovers, darter and cormorant as well as some bush birds.
Annual Events held in Cloncurry include:
Merry Muster Rodeo, Stockman’s Challenge, Beat the Heat Festival, Cloncurry Show and Horse Racing
For more information about the region, please click HERE
About Council
Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire. Creating this improved future is underpinned by an increased focus on planning for the long-term needs of the community and coordinating the delivery and ongoing management of services, infrastructure, and facilities.
Cloncurry Shire Council is made up of the Mayor and five Councillors. The March 2020 local government quadrennial election occurred on March 28 2020. Mayor, Gregory Campbell ran unopposed.
Council's Corporate Plan 2021-2026 can be found HERE
About the Position
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services and working closely with your team, your role will be varied and rewarding and will provide you the opportunity to grow with the business. As Finance Manager you will manage a small team and be involved with all facets of reporting on both the financial performance and financial position of the Council and for providing comprehensive financial and administrative oversight of Council’s revenue streams and operational and capital costs.
Key to success will be your uncompromised integrity, consistency in everything you do and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels as you build relationships with stakeholders.
If you are looking for a genuine opportunity to take your career in LG Finance to the next level or simply looking for a new role and opportunity to join a financially viable Council, this position not only presents the opportunity to join a progressive Council but to also be supported by people who truly want you to succeed and grow professionally.
About You
If you are a proactive person with a strong work ethic, take pride and ownership in your contribution and want to be part of a growing, innovative organisation this could be your next long-term role. Council is seeking an individual who enjoys leading a team and who can provide sound financial management and advice whilst striving for continuous improvement.
Renowned for your communication, judgement, and financial management skills you also have strong time management and interpersonal skills. Most importantly, you will be passionate about your career in finance and enjoy working at both strategic and operational levels to deliver a “first class” service to the business and have the drive and energy to ‘make things happen’.
For a motivated and/or aspiring Finance Manager this is a rare and exciting opportunity to work closely with the Director of Corporate Services who has a strong finance background and to have your ideas listened to and be truly supported as you take ownership of this business function.
As a driven and energetic finance professional looking for their next career step. You will ideally have:
- A sound knowledge of the budget process especially regarding Queensland Local Government legislation compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in developing monthly council reports.
- Demonstrated experience in lodging end of financial year requirements including FBT and GST and general operational annual returns.
- A high level of interpersonal skills to negotiate with and persuade staff and others to achieve pre-determined outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience with financial software including Excel and Word and the ability to compile financial reports for managers on a timely basis.
Why this Role?
The Cloncurry Shire Council workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports work/life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within their expanding and diverse organisation.
The diversity of the operation is substantial and puts Council on par with several much larger Councils. Voted the friendliest town in QLD – there is a strong community feel, and Cloncurry represents a great place for families to feel safe and to enjoy every advantage of living in and exploring outback QLD, particularly in these uncertain times.
This is no ordinary role in local government. Whilst Cloncurry may not be somewhere you’ve thought of living and working this is a rare chance to manage the finance function of a financially stable Council and to work closely with and learn from a director who follows best practice in everything they do and who has worked tirelessly to build a team that you will work with and support. If you are keen to leverage your experience this is a move that will be hard to equal elsewhere and will undoubtedly enable you to realise your future career aspirations. Alternatively, it may represent a move for those already in North QLD who are keen to accelerate their career.
With an airport regularly serviced by Qantas, a hospital, private and public schools, and a range of other services – you can truly have the experience of a lifetime both personally and professionally.
A six figure salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate dependent upon experience plus superannuation, accommodation, a monthly RDO and 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
How to Apply
PEAK Services is working in conjunction with Cloncurry Shire Council, exclusively on this position. We offer local government expertise across a wide range of professional fields, providing tailored solutions for councils and other similar organisations. We work with our clients to deliver meaningful outcomes in recruitment and contracting services.
You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.
Applications will close on Monday 31st January 2022 at 10pm
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For a confidential conversation, please call Rona Horsfall at Peak Recruitment Services on 0438 943854.