Exciting leadership opportunity to lead financial operations including rates, revenue and accounts payable in one of the largest Councils in NSW. Permanent full-time role based in Wyong with hybrid and flexible working arrangements availableCollaborative and supportive teamAttractive remuneration package including leaseback or vehicle allowance available About The Role The Section Manager Financial Operations will provide day to day leadership to a team of professionals responsible for the delivery of the functions for rates, revenue and accounts receivable and accounts payable. The role is accountable for all the routine deliverables of these functions and will be required to actively contribute to strategies aimed at Council’s financial sustainability through policies and processes that achieve best value for Council. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have Degree qualification in Business, Finance or relevant field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in similar role combined with ongoing professional developmentExtensive experience in a similar role with demonstrated extensive experience in financial operations include rates and revenue, accounts receivable, credit management and other transactional financial operationsSignificant experience in rates and financial modellingDemonstrated strong leadership capabilities and behaviours, including active communication with the team in regard to performance, business strategy, diversity, coaching/ mentoring and change managementComprehensive knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, Valuation of Land Act 1916 and relevant regulations and industry guidelines (as may be amended from time to time) in relation to rates, charges, services and accounting requirementsProven ability to assess, interpret and judge information or situations, and formulate recommendations, provide specialist advice or deliver a service, based on the findingsDemonstrated experience in strategic thinking, innovation and promotion of continuous workplace improvement, and working in a politically sensitive environment. Our provides more information for you to learn more about this role. Other Important Information This role offers a competitive total remuneration package commencing from $176,129.13 per annum plus a leaseback or vehicle allowance valued at $207.31 per week.We have a permanent full-time role available This role will be able to access a 19 day month We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies. Extra Benefits At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family. Other Extras Include Long service leave after 5 years of continuous serviceFree flu vaccination programTime provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donationsAccess to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platformsWe reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers programNovated leasing partnerships. Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. Want to know more? The contact person for this role is Emma Galea, CFO. You can contact Emma on 0466 747 220. This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 18 May 2025. To download our Privacy Statement click Location Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. How To Apply We have put together some additional resources to help you By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies. You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview. To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These Steps Answer the on-line questions shown below.Attach your resume Attach your qualifications and licences. Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application. If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727. Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application. If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies. Apply Now