Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Manager Financial Services to lead the financial management and procurement functions of Council.
The successful applicant will ensure the efficient and effective management of activities within the Financial Services Unit including budgeting, corporate accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, rates, grants and subsidies management.
Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Finance allowing eligible membership into either CPA or CA post graduate program.
- A current Drivers Licence.
- Demonstrated technical skills and experience required to perform the role successfully, including the areas of procurement, financial accounting and asset accounting.
- Strong planning skills with a proven ability to determine and use resources in the most effective way.
- Proven ability to anticipate changing environments and to develop strategies to position Council to make constructive decisions.
- Ability to think creatively by generating alternatives, visualising new possibilities, challenging assumptions and open yourself to new information.
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to build a high performing team.
- Strong emotional intelligence and a proven ability to work collaboratively and foster effective strategic relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally.
Our organisation offers excellent working conditions and a range of generous employee benefits including flexible working arrangements and supports and encourages our employees with training and professional development opportunities.
Department: Corporate and Communities
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 17 July 2026
