Financial Operations Manager

$127,902 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Financial Operations, Corporate and Commercial Services
Bundaberg Region 

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Uniform Allowance 
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

As the Financial Operations Manager with Bundaberg Regional Council, you will lead Council's financial operations and reporting functions, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best-practice financial management. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will oversee annual financial reporting, budgeting, long-term financial planning, audit processes and financial governance activities.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving continuous improvement, strengthening financial controls and supporting informed decision-making that contributes to the long-term sustainability of the Bundaberg Region.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, audit management, financial governance and the application of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading long-term financial planning, financial sustainability strategies and organisational budgeting processes within local government or another large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, manage competing priorities and deliver strategic projects and work programs.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide trusted advice on complex and sensitive financial matters.
• Experience using complex financial management systems and driving continuous improvement in financial policies, processes and controls.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Business, CPA, CA or equivalent, or the ability to obtain, will be highly regarded. 

Join us and help shape a financially sustainable future for the Bundaberg Region.

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1667. 

Applications close on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.