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Chief Financial Officer CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Salary package circa $125,000.00 An opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated person with a strong financial background who is seeking to advance their career. Responsibilities of the role will be to provide financial management and support to Council’s Financial Team and all business units such as financial planning, asset management, annual financial reports, performance analysis and external reporting. Closing date for applications is Monday 5pm 07 September 2015 Council offers attractive working conditions under the Local Government State Award 2014, study and training opportunities, Council uniform, a safe working environment and flexible working conditions. Applications How to Apply: Applicants must address the selection criteria outlined in the Information package as per the Guidelines for Applicants, complete a standard Application for Employment form and forward their Resume to be considered for short-listing. To obtain an information package, please contact Council’s Human Resources Manager Julie McKeown on telephone number (02) 6828 6105, via email [email protected] or download via website www.walgett.nsw.gov.au. Email applications to [email protected]. Written applications are to be forwarded to the General Manager, Walgett Shire Council, PO Box 31, WALGETT, NSW, 2832. Don Ramsland General Manager Walgett Shire Council Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a smoke free work environment. 1 Information Package Position: Chief Financial Officer Walgett Shire Council is a local government providing services to the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri, villages including Carinda, Cumborah, Rowena and Burren Junction and the surrounding rural areas. The Shire covers an area of 22,000 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 7,000. Dominant industries include cropping, grazing, grain handling, opal mining and tourism. The Barwon, Namoi, Macquarie, Castlereagh, Narran and Moonie rivers pass through the Shire and the dominant landform consists of floodplains of unconsolidated alluvium with an elevation between 120 and 145m above sea level. In the northern portion of the shire there are a number of ridges composed of weathered sedimentary rocks that reach a maximum elevation of about 160 m above sea level. The climate of the region is semi-arid with peak monthly rainfall usually occurring in summer and a smaller peak from May to July. Average daily temperatures, considered on a monthly basis, show a minimum of 5°C in July and a maximum of 35°C in the summer months. Whilst Walgett has the majority of health, shopping and educational facilities available locally, some specialist services are sourced from regional centres such as Dubbo. Council is currently negotiating for the re-introduction of a feeder air service into Dubbo. A Country Link coach service connects with the Sydney XPT rail service in Dubbo daily. Walgett Shire Council is a smoke free work environment and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications for the following position MUST specifically address the Essential P o s i t i o n C r i t e r i a and the Desirable P osition Criteria in their application and complete the Walgett Shire Council Application for Employment form. Short-listing of applicants will be carried out according to the applicant’s response to these criteria and the selection panel may contact the nominated referees to confirm any unsubstantiated claims. In addition to the above, applicants should provide a copy of their resume or curriculum vitae with their application and copies of their qualifications and/or professional registrations. In submitting an application, the applicant agrees, unless stated otherwise, that Walgett Shire Council may share the application confidentially with the members of the selection panel, including independent persons on the panel that are not employees of Walgett Shire Council, during the short-listing process. Note: An application form is attached with this package. 2 The Position – Chief Financial Officer The position is a new position and based on the recommendation made by the Independent Local Government Review Panel. Location: Walgett Hours: W hilst t he posit ion is nominally 35hrs per week full time, the successful applicant will be expected to work outside normal office hours as and when the need arises. Council is also currently trialling a flex-time system which allows staff to build up a bank of a maximum of 21 hours to allow travel to regional centres etc. from time to time. Remuneration Package: A re m u n e r a t i o n package of circa $125,000.00 including 9.5% superannuation guarantee will apply. A subsidised vehicle, fuel card, mobile telephone, laptop, subsidised housing and excellent conditions of employment, in line with the Local Government (State) Award 2014 will be negotiated with the selected applicant. Salary packaging is available where appropriate. Lease Back Vehicles with Full Private Use: Council operates a vehicle lease back scheme which provides for private use of a fully maintained vehicle a weekly rate determined annually. Other Conditions: Provision of a laptop computer, internet access, mobile phone with private use, uniform and fuel card are all items which will be available to, and negotiated with, the successful applicant. Other terms and conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award. Accommodation: Council has a range of accommodation – from four bedroom homes to two bedroom flats - available for lease on the basis of a subsidy of 66% of market value. Salary Progression: Salary progression is based on a competency assessment document. Assessments are conducted after 3 months employment and thereafter effective annually in July. Training: Council provides leave for training and study purposes, based upon the employee’s professional development and Council’s long term needs as determined by its training plan. Page 3 of 15 Local Government Reform: The NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) has recommended Walgett Shire be a “Council in Far West Region (review by 2020).” Council’s preference is to remain a “stand alone” council but share resources with the neighbouring councils of Brewarrina and Bourke through the Outback Shires Alliance, possibly by establishing “regional centres of excellence.” Council is a member of the Western Division Group of Councils as well as the Orana Regional organisation of Councils (OROC). Council also believes that as part of current local government reform initiatives there is extensive opportunity to develop relationships with both state and federal agencies to facilitate and/or co- ordinated the delivery of a wide range of services on behalf of those agencies in the future Essential Position Criteria/ Desirable Position Criteria: Both the essential position criteria and desirable position criteria are set out in detail in the attached position description and must be addressed in any application. Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted in early August with selected applicants being advised approximately one week in advance. Closing date: Applications close at 5pm Monday 07 September 2015 Further Information: Should applicants require any further information with regards any aspect of the position, or services and other facilities available within the Walgett Shire, they are invited to contact Human Resources Manager Julie McKeown on 02 6828 1399 during usual office hours Page 4 of 15 POSITION DESCRIPTION - Chief Financial Officer (Essential & Desirable Selection Criteria must be addressed) Position Title: Chief Financial Officer Department: Corporate Services Reports Directly To: Director Corporate Services Staff Directly Controlled: 2 Grade: Package circa $125,000 Present Incumbent: New position Location of Work Place: Walgett Shire Council Administration Building Objective: To effectively manage Walgett Shire Council’s overall financial resources and to ensure legislative and best practice compliance; To provide leadership across all financial activities of Walgett Shire Council and ensure consistency in the management of short, medium and long term organisation goals; To provide specialist advice to management on maximising financial return on Council’s assets; To provide high quality service to the Community and Council; To promote the image of Council as efficient effective and courteous. Responsibilities: - Responsible for Council’s internal and external financial reporting; - Policy development and review relating to Council’s corporate objectives and governance; - Delivery of processes involved in relation to integrated planning and reporting legislation; - Responsible for ensuring the completion of work programs across all finance modules in an accurate and timely manner. - Responsible for ensuring compliance of all Council divisions in relation to fortnightly work debtors, acquittals and financial reporting to external bodies. General Accountabilities: - Effective management of the Finance Team which administers the functions of rates, water billing, creditors, debtors, stores, grants, payroll, investments, fleet management, taxation and FBT; Page 5 of 15 - Effective management of professional accounting staff which are responsible for contributing to the preparation of financial statements, budgeting, costing, cash flow management, asset accounting and production of management accounting reports. Essential Selection Criteria: - Degree qualified. CPA or CA accreditation
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