Financial Controller - Palmerston City, Australia - City of Palmerston

Description

A customer centric approach to financial management

Lead and motivate a professional and dynamic team

Attractive salary, private use vehicle and other benefits

If you are interested in applying for this role, click the link or contact Ryan Webster on or Christopher Hughes on About us City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory's youngest city and is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory's capital Darwin. It has a population of approx. 40,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development. City of Palmerston (CoP) is "A Place for People". We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community. Our Commitment to You and Our Customers At CoP we value

Teamwork

Commitment and Accountability

Sustainability and Self-Sufficient

Quality Resources

A culture of Continuous improvement

In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:

Make it easy for customer

Perform with pride

Listen, learn and act

Evaluate and improve

About the Opportunity Working in a fast-paced environment and reporting to the General Manager Finance and Governance, the focus will be on the delivery, championing and monitoring of the Municipal Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and elements of the Palmerston Economic Development Plan. The role provides strategic financial and economic advice to the Executive Leadership Team to oversee the finance management across all activities to assist the organisation to meet its objectives and ensuring the successful delivery of Community Plan Goals. The Financial Controller will foster, support and drive a culture of continuous improvement with a key focus on developing the accountabilities, skills, agility and capabilities of staff, whilst creating and sustaining a dynamic team that safeguards the integrity of Council and excels in the delivery of our customers' experience and brand recognition. The role will deliver value for all stakeholders in an ethical, social, and environmentally responsible manner. About you A well-respected professional, you ideally have knowledge of Local Government financial management processes and proven experience in managing financial management frameworks, programs and systems. You will bring a high level of drive and motivation to delivering services, while taking a common-sense and pragmatic approach ensuring best practice in financial management. City of Palmerston is offering an attractive salary, private use vehicle, six weeks' annual leave, professional development opportunities and other employee benefits. At City of Palmerston we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below. Closing Date : Monday, 16 October 2023