Manager Finance

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant ensure the ongoing short- and long-term financial sustainability of Council through the provision of professional financial advice.
• Competitive annual salary range commencing at $186,200 to $219,000 TRP, which is negotiable based on skills and experience
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Manager Finance

Remuneration: Annual salary range commencing at $186,200 to $219,000 TRP, which is negotiable based on skills and experience

Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

This role provides oversight for a range of functions, and as such is responsible and accountable for the leadership, management, and balance of both strategic and operational delivery within the ambit of this role.  This role reports directly to the Director Corporate Services and operates at a senior management leadership level in alignment with Council values and transparency in the way work is performed and delivered.

 Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business
• Strong transformational leadership and management skills capable of inspiring vision and direction to position the Finance Branch to meet its objectives required to deliver on Council’s corporate plan and its vision for the region and the community.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of end of year financial statements and the preparation and review of annual budgets and performance against budget in a large complex organisation.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to effectively consult, negotiate and resolve conflict in order to influence, advocate or enable change while building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Proven ability in contemporary practices in project management, financial management, business development, change management and human resource management fostering a workplace culture reflective of the corporate values.
• Demonstrated record of articulating and driving the implementation of strategies that align with organisational vision and purpose, including the ability to develop and manage strategic systems and processes.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained

Essential Requirements:

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of Council’s annual budget, financial statements and monthly financial and management reporting.
• Lead a program of reform to reset Council’s budget and financial planning processes, with an emphasis on contemporary priority-based budgeting and improved reporting tools.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, broader Leadership Team and Council to enable evidence-based decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Manage relationship with the Queensland Audit Office and ensure full compliance with financial legislation and accounting standards.
• Contribute to major Council-wide initiatives, including service level reviews, capital works planning, long-term financial plan forecasting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system upgrades.   Develop relevant frameworks, systems and management policies and procedures collaboratively to support sustainable service delivery and appropriate internal controls.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Director Corporate Services, Oliver Pring via email oliver.pring@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nineteen Day Month / flexible work hours
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

 Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

 Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 25th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.