The Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia’s largest waste management authorities assisting its member councils, mainly situated in Perth’s northern corridor. To manage their municipal solid waste for a combined population of about 700,000.
The Role, MRC is strategically positioning itself as a sustainable regional local authority that is recognised for leadership, innovation and excellence. This role manages the team responsible for development and production of high quality and timely financial and management reporting to comply with statutory and corporate requirements.
The Salary, $135k to $145k, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant plus workplace agreement benefits that include:
- Up to 18.5% Employer contribution Superannuation
- Full time, 76 hours per fortnight
- Flexible working hours
- 25 days annual leave
- Health and Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development opportunities
- Free car parking
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave (10 years’ service), pro-rata after 7 years' service.
Selection Criteria:
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications in Accounting/Commerce
- Eligibility for membership of Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants or Institute of Chartered Accountants
Essential requirements:
- Strong leadership, ability to provide direction and manage staff in order to achieve strategic financial objectives of the MRC
- Excellent Business management skills including strategic and operational business unit planning
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to understand complex financial issues and identify innovative solutions
- Timely production of high quality financial and management reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Practices and Legislative requirements under Local Government Act and Regulations
- Proficient scenario modelling skills for financial planning, cash flow and costing models, strong and well developed ability to analyse complex data and market trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting procedures and contemporary business applications.
- Local government experience would be desirable.
The Council maintains a strong Wellness Policy with all staff subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance.
The MRC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately
A detailed position description and further information is available by contacting Sonia Cherico, phone: 9306-6304 email: scherico@mrc.wa.gov.au, or by visiting the MRC website www.mrc.wa.gov.au.
The MRC is an equal opportunity employer all appointments are based on merit.
Applications may be emailed to scherico@mrc.wa.gov.au, marked confidential and addressed to the Human Resource Officer, must reach the Council by the 4.45pm on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
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