The opportunity

Ready to bring your financial expertise to a role where your work actually changes lives?

As our Manager Finance, you won’t just be managing a ledger, you’ll directly shape the future of our vibrant regional community. Leading a dedicated team of 10, you will bridge the gap between high level strategy and operational excellence. You will serve as a trusted advisor to Council, the Executives, and the broader Leadership Team, translating complex financial data into powerful, sustainable vision.

From driving long term financial modelling to ensuring our day to day operations run like clockwork, your work will directly fund the roads, parks, facilities, and services that local families and businesses rely on every single day. If you’re looking for a financial leadership role that creates a visible, lasting legacy, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Federation Council?

At Federation Council, you’ll directly shape the future of our vibrant regional community, seeing the real world impact of your financial strategy in local infrastructure and services every day. You'll join a supportive, close knit team that genuinely values collaboration and open communication, offering you a rare balance of executive level responsibility, career growth, and the enviable lifestyle that comes with living and working in a beautiful, connected region

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an authentic, strategic, and resilient leader who brings:

• Qualifications / Tertiary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, plus full membership (or eligibility) with CPA/CA.
• Leadership strength with proven track record in leading teams, driving positive culture, and managing change.
• Technical expertise and a deep understanding of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), statutory reporting, budgeting, and financial modelling.
• Strategic thinking with ability to simplify complex financial data into actionable, high-level advice for executive stakeholders.
• Communication & Influence with outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills with a strong customer focus.
• Highly Regarded: Experience in Local Government, familiarity with the Local Government Act (NSW) 1993, and experience with systems like Civica Authority.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications

When applying, please address how you meet the following criteria in your cover letter:

1. Qualifications: Relevant tertiary degree in Finance/Accounting and CPA/CA membership (or eligibility).
2. Experience: Extensive senior financial management experience (local government experience highly regarded).
3. Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading high performing, values-based teams.
4. Governance: Strong knowledge of financial legislation, regulatory frameworks, and audit compliance.
5. Analytical & Reporting Skills: Proven ability to analyse complex financial matters and produce clear, high-level reports.
6. Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and stakeholder management skills.
7. Agility: Demonstrated resilience, autonomous working style, and ability to meet competing deadlines under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement: Experience driving strategic direction, innovation, and process improvement.

What we offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• Leaseback vehicle option
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Being part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Access to MyLeave
• Salary packaging through Maxxia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $70.17 per hour with progression up to $77.46 per hour dependent upon skills and experience.

How to find out more

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Jo Shannon, Deputy General Manager Chief Financial Officer, on 04•• ••• 778.