North Sydney Council

Transactional Services Lead

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.

The role 

We are currently seeking a dynamic Transactions Services Lead to join our supportive Financial Services Department. In this newly created position, you will be at the forefront of our financial operations, overseeing Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, and Banking functions. Your expertise will ensure the seamless processing of financial transactions and the maintenance of robust financial controls to support the overall financial health of the organisation.

Working as part of a fast-paced environment, you will have responsibilities to:

• Oversee the operation of Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, and Banking functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of services in line with the Council’s service level agreements.
• Implement and monitor financial controls to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

How you'll make a difference

• Lead with Purpose: Oversee the smooth operation of Accounts Receivables and Payables while ensuring compliance with the Council’s service level agreements.
• Drive Efficiency: Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across financial functions.
• Empower Your Team: Mentor and guide your team to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work alongside cross-functional teams to streamline processes and drive financial health within the organisation.

Our culture 

In 2023 we reviewed our organisational structure to increase leadership capacity and streamline decision-making, as well as increasing innovation, collaboration and communication.  Our broader cultural transformation for 2024 and beyond includes a focus on staff engagement, investment in learning and development and improved systems and processes all working together to empower the broader workforce to perform at their best.

Joining North Sydney Council now will enable you to go on this cultural transformation with us and to make a meaningful difference to both the organisation and the community of North Sydney.

Why work at NSC? 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
• Access to Fitness Passport 
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways 

Salary Range: $87,273 to $104,209 per annum + $1,000 pa transport allowances + 11.5% superannuation 

35 hours per week with access to flexi time 

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role. 

This position requires a Police Clearance and is a requirement of the recruitment process. 

To view the Position Description, Click Here 

Closing Date: 01 November 2024 - 11.30pm 

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council  also adheres  to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.