Speers Point, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Business Management Assistant to Chief Financial Officer
Permanent – Full Time
We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy, high performing environment and keeps things running smoothly. Supporting our Chief Financial Officer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to exceptional outcomes for our organisation and community.
Work closely with an engaged leadership team who value collaboration and trustPlay a central role in shaping projects, reporting and improvements across a high performing departmentEnjoy flexibility, genuine wellbeing support and a workplace that celebrates inclusion and professional development
LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
In this role, you'll become a trusted partner to our Chief Financial Officer and the wider leadership team. You'll provide high level executive support and take the lead on coordinating information, preparing reports and ensuring our statutory and organisational reporting requirements are met. Your work will help us make informed decisions and stay aligned with our strategic direction.
You'll also support a range of departmental projects, helping to drive continuous improvement across our systems, processes and business practices. From managing communications and preparing presentations to coordinating meetings and special events, you'll be the person we rely on to keep us organised, informed and working efficiently.
Every day will offer something different, and you'll have opportunities to stretch your skills while contributing to projects that shape the future of our financial operations.
Read theposition statementand learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Let's Hear About You
You're someone who brings confidence, initiative and professionalism to everything you do. You know how to juggle competing priorities, and you take pride in producing high quality work. Communicating clearly with a wide range of people while approaching problem solving with curiosity and persistence, this role also calls for strong organisational skills, experience delivering project or administrative support and the ability to analyse information and prepare polished reports. Specifically, you will also bring:
Diploma level qualifications, or extensive equivalent experience and qualifications, in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Business, Management, or Human Resources.Advanced organisational skills with the ability to work independently and in partnership with other team members in a fast-paced environment; planning and prioritising own and others work and tasks to meet competing deadlines.Proven high-level and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality reports and presentations, manage sensitive situations, tailor communication styles to suit specific audiences to support a preferred outcome.Demonstrated project leadership and support, research, analytical and problem-solving skills for projects or activities that involve multiple stakeholders.Understanding broad concepts of the various function that are performed by the teams within Financial Services to enable the incumbent to support the department.
If you're proactive, organised and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.
LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS
Competitive salary from $86,734 - $100,799 a year plus 12% superannuation35-hour working week on nine-day fortnightWork a mixture of office, on site and from homeLong Service leave after 5 yearsWork in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environmentWe value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) programFree parking within walking distance of our office buildingAlong with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET'S START
If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 12 April 2026For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Kelly McGowan, Chief Financial Officer on 0401 281 617 or via you need assistance with submitting your application, please Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, pleaseclick here.To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
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