Manager Financial Services

• Picton location / South West Sydney
• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive salary based on skills and experience
• Generous and regular flexible working arrangements

About the opportunity:

Wollondilly Shire Council is experiencing tremendous growth and an opportunity exists for an experienced leader to manage Council's Financial Services Team.

This position will enable you to lead with purpose in a role that will support and shape the financial future of our community. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a meaningful way, this could be the position you have been looking for

This exciting management role will lead our Financial Services team in leading the organisation in the promotion and delivery of financial management. Reporting to Director Shire Performance, you will provide strategic leadership, oversee our Revenue, Accounting Services, Management Accounting and Procurement teams, and ensure resources are managed responsibly to deliver real value for our Community.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in Leadership and Management with demonstrated skills in leading, facilitating and motivating from a corporate perspective.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with Executive, Councillors, staff and external stakeholders.
• Proven high level written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare well considered reports for Executive and Councillors.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of staff.
• Contribute to the establishment of long-term customer service programs, plans and initiatives which aim to improve service levels and ensuring standards are met by staff under their control.
• Extensive experience in planning years in advance for critical, long-term strategies.
• Accountable for the expenditure and profitability of a major section.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental in what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information:
Rob Seidel, Director Shire Performance,

Applications Close:
5:00pm Monday, 6 October 2025

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform will be considered.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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