Director Corporate Services

LG Services Group; West Arnhem Region; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 219 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive vehicle

Laptop & phone allowance

Free uniforms

Employee assistance program

Professional membership allowance

Leave loading 17.5%

Résumé du poste

West Arnhem Regional Council seeks an accomplished senior leader to head Corporate Services, overseeing finance, ICT, procurement, grants and administration. Reporting to the CEO, you will drive governance and compliance across the organisation and support communities across Jabiru, Maningrida, Gunbalanya, Warruwi and Minjilang.

You will bring CA/CPA credentials with extensive senior financial leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to translate strategy into delivery in remote or

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business or related field with CA/CPA credentials.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in corporate services, finance, governance or local government.
• Proven ability to lead finance, ICT, procurement, grants and administration teams.
• Experience in remote/Indigenous communities is highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Council's corporate services portfolio including finance, ICT, procurement, grants and administration.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, staff, Councillors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure governance, compliance and systems are fit for purpose.
• Drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Connaissances

CA/CPA credentials

Senior leadership

Financial management

Governance & risk

ICT & information systems

Formation

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA credentials

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

West Arnhem Regional Council delivers services across five communities and more than 100 outstations, spanning 50,000 km2 of spectacular outback landscape at the very top of the Northern Territory's Top End. The five communities - Jabiru, Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Warruwi and Minjilang - sit across a diverse landscape of salt and freshwater country, rugged stone escarpments, and the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.

The Position

This role combines strategic corporate leadership with meaningful community engagement. You will ensure strong financial management, governance and compliance while working closely with staff and stakeholders across West Arnhem to support sustainable outcomes for Council and the communities it serves. Reporting directly to the CEO you will lead Council's corporate services portfolio, including finance, ICT, procurement, grants and administration. As a member of the Executive Team, you will provide strategic advice, drive continuous improvement and ensure the systems, resources and governance frameworks are in place to support Council's objectives.

About You

You hold tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, finance or a related discipline, supported by extensive senior leadership experience in corporate services, finance, governance, or local government. You are an experienced senior leader with a strong background in finance, governance and corporate services. You have successfully led teams across areas such as finance, ICT, procurement, grants and administration, and can provide practical advice to executives, Councillors and key stakeholders.

Experience working in remote, regional or Indigenous communities will be highly regarded.

You will bring

• Degree-qualified in Accounting, Business or a related field, with substantial senior financial leadership experience and CA/CPA credentials
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent Council in a variety of forums displaying a high level of professionalism
• Recognised expertise in financial management, reporting, governance and risk, supported by a strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and relevant legislative frameworks
• Strong understanding of ICT, information management and contemporary business systems that support effective service delivery

What's on offer?

• Remuneration Package up to $199,500 this includes:
• Base salary of $175,000
• Superannuation contributions (12%)
• Executive vehicle with full private use valued at $20,000 per year
• Laptop, phone allowance, free uniforms Employee assistance program
• Professional membership allowance of $1,000
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Darwin or Jabiru based

Contact John Oberhardt [e-mail] to arrange a confidential discussion regarding the position.