CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER
District Council of the Copper Coast

The District Council of the Copper Coast, situated only 90 minutes drive from the Adelaide CBD, comprises diversified arable rural lands, three large urban centres of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo, and some of South Australia’s best holiday beaches. An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced, passionate and professional manager to provide leadership to the corporate division of the Council.

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate & Community Services, this role is responsible for managing the Council’s financial and administrative resources. This includes developing and implementing financial policies and strategic plans, managing the financial and accounting functions, ensuring compliance with statutory and reporting requirements, and leading the Corporate Services team.

Other key responsibilities include managing and coordinating the IT functions of Council, developing accounting policies which seek to enhance Council’s performance as well as controlling the Council’s investment funds.

Strong financial and administrative acumen is essential, combined with good communication, consultation and negotiation skills, as the successful applicant will need to develop and build good relationships with elected members and ratepayers. A tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or equivalent is essential, with knowledge of (or the ability to quickly acquire) local government policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Solid IT skills will be highly valued. A competitive salary package will be offered to attract candidates of the highest quality.

For further information on our client please visit www.coppercoast.sa.gov.au

A job and person specification for this job is available. Please click here to view.

Applications in Word format only should be forwarded to Andrew Sullivan by e-mail 12467@hender.com.au Telephone enquiries are welcome on (08) 8100 8865. Applications close Wednesday 10 March 2010.

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