Job type: Contract/Temp Career level: Not Applicable Salary: $105,000-$120,000 per year depending on experience Lodgement address: PO Box 346, Bordertown SA 5268 Lodgement email: hr@tatiara.sa.gov.au Application close date: 03 Dec 2026 10-00 am
Job Contact
Lauren Oxlade Director Corporate & Community Services 0418 854 380 hr@tatiara.sa.gov.au
Finance Manager – 5 year contract
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$105,000 - $120,000 per year depending on experience
Are you an experienced finance professional with experience leading a team? Would you like to be at the forefront of transformational change?
Tatiara District Council is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to lead our finance and corporate services functions. Working with an experienced team, this role offers a mix of strategic, operational and leadership activities. As we move to a new corporate IT system, this is an exciting time to support the team and be part of a once-in-a-generation change.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading the preparation and management of Council's annual budget, Long Term Financial Plan and financial reporting.
- Overseeing financial operations including payroll, rates, accounts payable and receivable.
- Managing statutory financial reporting, taxation obligations and internal and external audit programs.
- Providing trusted financial advice and helping managers across Council build their financial knowledge and capability.
- Leading and supporting a multi-disciplinary team to deliver responsive, high-quality customer service.
- Driving continuous improvement and leading change as Council introduces new corporate and asset management systems.
We're seeking someone who brings:
- Strong financial management, accounting and budgeting experience, with the technical capability to confidently manage a broad range of financial responsibilities.
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop, support and empower a team.
- A practical, hands-on approach and attention to detail, combined with the ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships across an organisation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- The confidence to lead change, improve systems and provide sound advice to support organisational decision-making.
- Local government experience will be highly regarded.
What we offer:
Variety in your work, a connection to community, great training opportunities, a monthly RDO, and a competitive salary. In this beautiful country South Australian location, we also offer salary sacrifice options for housing and electricity, as well as income protection insurance.
The position description is available here.
For confidential enquiries, please contact Lauren Oxlade, Director Corporate & Community Services on 0418 854 380 or email hr@tatiara.sa.gov.au.
To apply:
Send your cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria and a resume to hr@tatiara.sa.gov.au. Applications close 10am Thursday 3 December 2026.
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