team leader, finance and investment

Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board

Job reference: 697655

Location: MURRAY BRIDGE, LAMEROO, BERRI, CAMBRAI

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Grow Your Career in Landscapes That Matter

Join us in shaping a resilient future—working hand-in-hand with regional communities to nurture healthy and resilient landscapes. Whether you're on the ground, behind the scenes, or leading the way, your role helps us create a healthier, more sustainable region.

About the position:

The Team Leader, Finance & Investment provides the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board with strategic financial leadership to assist in achieving budgetary and investment goals. It does this by managing two small teams to support the organisation to manage and help attract externally funded projects and contribute to the development of Business Plans and budgets. End of financial year activities are coordinated in line with timeframes required by Shared Services SA and the Audit Office of SA. Proactive and risk based advice is provided to aid decision makers across the board, including the executive leadership, the Board and its Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.

Who you are & what you'll do:

• You will have a high level of experience and understanding in applying accounting and financial management principles in a government context.
• You will have experience in the preparation of financial statements and a sound understanding of Accounting Standards and Treasurer's Instructions.
• You will be a great communicator with the ability to negotiate, write briefings and present to people with diverse skills and experience.
• You will have developed and implemented organisational budgets, and worked with all areas of the business to assist in the development of annual business and project plans.
• You are a leader, able to support your teams to ensure compliance with Treasurer's Instructions, Accounting Standards and sound financial governance practices, as well as identifying, securing and leveraging financial resources aligned with strategic objectives.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work that aligns with your career goals—whether you're looking to lead, grow, specialise, or take a new direction.
• Tailored development opportunities and flexible working arrangements that support your individual circumstances, where operationally possible.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to Employee Assistance Programs and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Attractive and competitive salary with annual increases.
• Salary packaging options to help you maximise your take-home pay.
• Generous leave entitlements to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.

What you'll need:

• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business is highly desirable, as is a CPA or CA qualification.
• Eligibility for this position requires a valid Australian working visa.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

About the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board:

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is a statutory body with a focus on enhancing, conserving, and sustaining the landscapes of our impressively diverse region. Spanning vast natural environments and productive agricultural lands, our foremost focus is to collaborate with the region's communities across projects that empower people to be at the heart of landscape management.

If you'd like to learn more about who we are and what we do, follow the links below:

About Us - Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board

Why Work For Us - Murraylands amd Riverland Landscape Board

Additional details:

Remuneration: Classification ASO7 $108,109 min - $116,864 max p.a

Term contract: Up to 18 months contract.

Future opportunities: This recruitment process may be used to fill vacancies and establish a merit list for future opportunities up to twelve months.

Enquiries to:

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Michelle Finch, Manager Corporate Services

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Application instructions: Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a Pre-employment Declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Position Description.

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 03/10/2025 6:00 PM