Manager Financial Services

• Full-time | Permanent
• 140K per year plus 12 % superannuation
• Leadership role within the Finance Department

About the Opportunity:

The role focuses on leadership, management, and financial oversight within a local government setting. Key responsibilities include fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, providing expert advice to senior leadership on statutory compliance, and overseeing financial monitoring and reporting. The position involves taking a leadership role, ensuring financial strategies align with broader goals, and addressing potential risks and opportunities in both internal and external environments. In addition, the role oversees systems to ensure the revenue, rates and accounts payable systems are efficient and effective. The role also includes active participation in Council meetings, maintaining effective relationships with community groups, ensuring customer satisfaction, and promoting the "Customer First" strategy.

In terms of financial management, the role involves overseeing the revenue and payables teams, ensuring the timely processing of rates and debtor transactions, and providing insights for budget forecasting and scenario modelling. The position also ensures compliance with relevant legislation, including tax regulations, the Local Government Act with a primary focus on rating legislation, and accounting standards. This includes regular audits, reconciliations, and the preparation of key financial documents, such as aged debtors and creditors reports. Additionally, the role ensures the integrity of financial systems related to revenue and payables, reviewing processes and implementing controls to improve efficiency and transparency across the organisation.

About YOU:

The soft skills required for this role include: -

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on prioritising tasks, delegating effectively, and meeting deadlines.
• High level of accountability and business acumen, with the capacity to interpret and apply legislation and accounting standards. The ability to work with large data sets, analyse, and reconcile data is also crucial.
• Communication skills are essential, including the ability to engage effectively in written, verbal, and administrative contexts, as well as strong negotiation and consultation abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with employees and across multiple teams, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly adapt to internal software systems.

Why join us?

• Play a key role in shaping Darwin’s financial future
• Manage impactful budgeting, forecasting, and revenue strategies
• Work with large-scale financial data and contribute to key decision-making
• Join a dynamic team committed to financial transparency and innovation
• Develop your skills in financial compliance and organisational growth
• Enjoy a challenging, rewarding role with ample opportunities to enhance your finance career

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Iain MacPherson (Financial Controller) on [08 8930 0523](tel:08 8930 0523) during business hours.

To apply:

Applications will only be accepted via our website | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526 8930 0526)
• Email: [email protected]

Applications close on Sunday, 01 November 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment