Financial Services Project Manager RTRL

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About this Position:

Working closely with the RTRL Business Manager and Director People and Community, The Financial Services Project Manager – RTRL delivers financial management and oversight, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and strategic financial management across the RTRL network to inform the design of a new operating model. This role plays a key part in supporting informed decision-making, improving financial transparency, strengthening internal controls and systems, and aligning financial planning with organisational priorities during a period of change. It also oversees and guides improvement projects for the effective management of grants and stakeholder relationships.

The position is responsible for improvement projects for financial management reporting, business plan development, budgeting processes, and long-term financial planning in alignment with the development of a new operating model and Deed of Agreement.  It provides expert analysis and insights on budget performance, including variance analysis and strategic asset accounting, while driving the preparation of corporate reports and enhancing data visualisation to inform executive decision making on a new operating model, Deed of agreement and relevant financial service Charters.

This is a full-time, maximum-term contract position through to 30 June 2027, based primarily at the Municipal Building with some flexibility to work across other Lismore City Council offices locations and RTRL branches. 

What We can offer you:

• A purpose-led role focused on community impact.
• Work/life balance, including the option to work a nine-day fortnight with a scheduled RDO.
• Attractive salary from $118,484 to $136,257 plus superannuation.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities.

What we trust you to deliver

• Lead budgeting, governance improvement forecasting and financial reporting.
• Provide financial insights that support informed business decisions.
• Improve financial transparency, controls and compliance.
• Oversee grant reporting, acquittals and audit requirements.
• Enhance financial systems, processes and reporting practices.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with Council's finance teams.
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What you will need to be successful:

• What you’ll need to be successful
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• NSW Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Class C Driver Licence.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, reporting and business partnering within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial planning skills.
• Experience managing grants, compliance and acquittals.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365.

 Desirable

• Experience working in Local Government.
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Knowledge of NSW State Library funding and reporting frameworks
• Exposure with a Deed of Agreement

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time contracted hours of work 70 hours a fortnight

Salary: A salary range from $118,484 (Grade 20 Entry) to $136,257 p.a. + superannuation

Closing date: Monday 5 October at 4:00pm  

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Dumaine, RTRL Business Manager, on 0456 081 729.  

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may/will include health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, chest x-ray, spirometry, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Working with Children Check: In accordance with the requirement for 'Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the 'Clearance to Work with Children' provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.