Step into a high-impact leadership role during an exciting period of change
Your New CompanyFleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) is a subsidiary of the Alexandrina, Victor Harbour, Yankalilla and Kangaroo Island Councils. With a strong operational footprint and community focus, FRWA delivers essential regional logistics, waste and recycling services.Located at the Regional South Coast office, the organisation is collaborative, supportive and well‑established — with upcoming system upgrades providing exciting opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Your New RoleReporting to the CEO and leading a team of five, you will oversee all business support functions including finance, governance, customer service, administration and HR will play a key role in strengthening systems, ensuring high‑quality financial reporting, and fostering a motivated and connected team culture.Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading a high‑performing finance and admin team with clarity, empathy and accountability
2. Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, EOM/EOY reporting and management accounting
3. Coordinating complex multi‑stakeholder financial reporting across four councils
4. Managing AP/AR, payroll and financial compliance
5. Supporting digital transformation, including rollout of new finance and payroll systems
6. Maintaining governance frameworks, policies and procedures
7. Overseeing customer service, office operations and data systems
8. Providing commercial insights to support cost optimisation and revenue opportunities
9. Developing positive internal relationships across operations, HR/WHS, risk and senior leadership
What You’ll Need to SucceedYou are an approachable and grounded leader who supports their team while upholding high standards and strong process discipline.You will bring:
10. Leadership experience managing finance/admin teams (ideally 5+ staff)
11. Strong technical finance capability with strong budgeting and end‑to‑end reporting experience
12. High attention to detail and confidence navigating complex charts of accounts
13. Ability to prepare nuanced reports for multiple stakeholders
14. Strong systems' aptitude; previous involvement in system implementations advantageous
15. Commercial acumen with the ability to identify efficiency and cost‑saving opportunities
16. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to guide and motivate a close‑knit team
17. CPA/CA/IPA membership or eligibility and relevant industry experience
Desirable:
18. Experience in local government or a council‑controlled entity
19. Background in logistics or not‑for‑profit environments
What’s in It for You
20. Significant influence across finance, systems and business support
21. A stable, well‑regarded employer with supportive senior leadership
22. Opportunity to lead meaningful digital transformation projects
23. Strong organisational visibility and the chance to shape process improvements
24. Permanent role with immediate start available
Please note: The role is based in the Victor Harbour region and suits candidates able to commute daily (typically 45–50 minutes from southern metro Adelaide).
What You Need to Do NowIf you’re a people‑focused finance leader who values purpose, accountability and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.Apply now or for a confidential discussion or a copy of the PD.Confidential discussion about your career.
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