Job description

Shape the future of a thriving regional city while enjoying lifestyle, flexibility and making a genuine impact
Have you considered a move to Whyalla? Located on the stunning Eyre Peninsula, Whyalla offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable housing, beautiful beaches, fishing, boating and access to some of South Australia's most spectacular natural attractions. With direct flights to Adelaide and a hybrid work arrangement allowing you to work in Whyalla three days per week and commute from Adelaide, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of regional leadership without giving up city connections. Relocation assistance is available for candidates looking to make Whyalla home permanently.

Your new organisation The City of Whyalla is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. As a key regional hub supporting major industry, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, Whyalla continues to play a critical role in South Australia's economic future. Reporting to the Director Corporate, the Manager Finance & Knowledge Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Information Technology and Records Management functions across Council. This position will play a pivotal role in driving financial sustainability, governance, operational excellence and organisational transformation.

Your new role As a member of the senior leadership team, you will:

Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across finance, procurement, IT and information management. Drive long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting. Provide strategic advice to Council, Executive Leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee. Oversee annual financial statements, rates, assets, payroll and statutory reporting. Improve procurement strategies, frameworks and value-for-money outcomes. Support technology modernisation initiatives and cybersecurity governance. Develop and implement effective records and information management strategies. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and customer-focused service delivery.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. CA or CPA qualification (or near completion). Ideally, experience within Local Government or NFP sectors Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting and strategic planning. Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis capability. Experience leading teams and driving organisational improvement. High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capabilities, including exposure to BI reporting tools such as Power BI. A collaborative leadership style with a focus on governance, accountability and outcomes.

What you'll get in return

Senior leadership opportunity with significant organisational influence. Make the move to Whyalla or flexible hybrid arrangements available to the successful candidate (work three days per week in Whyalla and commute from Adelaide). Relocation assistance available. Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing regional community. Diverse portfolio spanning finance, procurement, technology and knowledge management. Supportive Executive Leadership Team and council environment. Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

What you need to do now If you're an ambitious finance leader seeking a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion and a copy of the Position Description, please contact Roisin Smith via Hays Recruitment at To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. Applications will be assessed as they are received. Please click here to apply.