Manager Finance

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is looking for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Manager - Finance, to join the Corporate Services team.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, Corporate Services, this role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure corporate compliance in all financial matters for the Shire. As the successful candidate, you will provide management and leadership for all functions of Finance and Customer Services within the Corporate Services Department.

To be successful, you will be expected to possess the required level of skills and experience to fulfil this role. You will have substantial demonstrated practical experience at a supervisory or management level including demonstrated working knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and systems, including goods and services tax (GST), fringe benefit tax (FBT), and pay as you go (PAYG) as they apply in a local government setting.

Subsidised housing is available to the successful applicant. The Shire also offers additional Superannuation contributions, discounted Gym membership, flexible working hours, and a family-friendly environment.

The position is offered at Level 9 negotiated salary of the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 and the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes (Administration) Employee Collective Agreement 2023, with a total annual salary package of $115,000pa.

The Shire is an equal opportunity employer and encourages suitable applicants from all genders, cultures, and identities.

HOW TO APPLY

The Recruitment Information Package for this position can be downloaded from the Shire’s website here or obtained by emailing careers@bridgetown.wa.gov.au.

Your confidential application must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, and be received by close of business, Monday 02 December 2024 unless a suitable applicant is found before.

In person to the Shire Administration building located at 1 Steere St, Bridgetown, or mail to PO Box 271, Bridgetown 6255.

NOTE: Late applications will not be accepted. If a suitable candidate is found within the advertising period, acceptance of applications will be closed early; therefore, you are encouraged to submit your details early.

Your application will include the following questions:

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?
3. Do you have customer service experience?
4. Do you have experience completing Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) returns?

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