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Gympie Regional Council Maroochydore QLD Manager Finance Based in Gympie Remuneration: Annual salary range commencing at $186,200 to $219,000 TRP, negotiable based on skills and experience. Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at 11:00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council''s online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. Role Overview This role provides oversight for a range of functions and is responsible and accountable for the leadership, management, and balance of both strategic and operational delivery within the ambit of this role. It reports directly to the Director Corporate Services and operates at a senior management leadership level in alignment with Council values and transparency. Essential Knowledge & Skills Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Strong transformational leadership and management skills capable of inspiring vision and direction to position the Finance Branch to meet its objectives required to deliver on Councils corporate plan. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of end of year financial statements, and the preparation and review of annual budgets and performance against budget in a large complex organisation. High level interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to consult, negotiate and resolve conflict to influence, advocate or enable change while building and maintaining positive relationships. Proven ability in contemporary practices in project management, financial management, business development, change management and human resource management fostering a workplace culture reflective of the corporate values. Demonstrated record of articulating and driving implementation of strategies that align with organisational vision and purpose, including the ability to develop and manage strategic systems and processes. Queensland C Class drivers licence that is current and maintained. Essential Requirements Oversee the preparation and delivery of Councils annual budget, financial statements and monthly financial and management reporting. Lead a programme of reform to reset Councils budget and financial planning processes, emphasizing contemporary prioritybased budgeting and improved reporting tools. Provide strategic advice to the CEO, broader Leadership Team and Council to enable evidencebased decisionmaking and longterm sustainability. Manage relationship with the Queensland Audit Office and ensure full compliance with financial legislation and accounting standards. Contribute to major Councilwide initiatives, including service level reviews, capital works planning, longterm financial plan forecasting and ERP system upgrades, developing frameworks, systems and management policies and procedures collaboratively to support sustainable service delivery and appropriate internal controls. Position Description For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please read the full position description. Who to Contact Information regarding the requirements of this role can be obtained by contacting Councils Director Corporate Services, Oliver Pring, via email at [email protected]. For assistance lodging your application using Council''s online system, contact Council''s Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi, on 0754810073 or email at [email protected]. What We Offer Nineteen day month / flexible work hours Access to employee health and wellbeing programmes Fitness Passport: workout at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate Long service leave after seven years Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements Employee assistance programme offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families Our Values Accountability Communication Customer Service Focused Integrity Teamwork and Collaboration Our Process Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police. Applying To apply, please visit the Councils website and follow the Careers at Council link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au. Download and review the position description above. Complete the information as requested using your personal email. Click APPLY. Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable. Click NEXT and CONFIRM. Prepare your responses in a separate Word or text document, saving your work as you go and then copy and paste the information into the form. Keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question. Applications close on Sunday 25th January 2026 at 11:00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council''s online application system will be considered. Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr