Financial Operations Specialist
This isn’t your average finance officer. With a background spanning private construction and local government, this candidate blends sharp financial acumen with operational savvy—bringing both strategic oversight and hands-on problem-solving to the table.
Currently thriving as a Financial Improvement Officer, they’ve driven the development of governance frameworks, live cost-tracking tools, and modern reporting systems that boost both transparency and bottom-line outcomes.
Their local government experience runs deep. As a former Refund and Payment Services Officer, they managed complex reconciliations, rate and permit transactions, and sensitive refund queries—all while leading a small team to deliver timely, accurate financial operations. Known for their stakeholder management skills and policy fluency, they ensure finance processes are compliant, efficient, and community focused.
Among their key achievements: overhauling refund processes by championing a move from cheques to EFT—cutting processing time, slashing costs, and improving resident experience without skipping a compliance beat.
In short, they’re a finance systems thinker who gets the day-to-day realities of council work. Analytical, adaptable, and driven by continuous improvement—they’re ready to help councils modernise, streamline, and serve smarter.
Administration Support
A seasoned virtuoso of the civic stage, this administrative powerhouse has orchestrated the seamless day-to-day flow of operations across more councils than most people can name without a map. With a background that blends high-level administrative support with the finesse of payroll, accounts, planning, and public health coordination, this is someone who doesn’t just manage the back-end — they are the back end.
From swimming pools to septic tanks, planning permits to pest control, and local laws to food registration, this behind-the-scenes specialist thrives in the rhythm of routine, the pulse of paperwork, and the ballet of bureaucracy.
Roles across Environmental Health, Building, Statutory Planning, Legislative Services, Waste & Fleet, Urban Planning & Public Health and proficient in just about every council system under the sun (ECM, Authority, SPEAR, Pathway, RM8, GIS, Trapeze — you name it).
- MYOB Payroll (Basic & Advanced), Bookkeeping, RSA, Food Safety (Level 1 & Supervisor), Swimming Pool Safety
- Full Victorian Driver’s Licence & Own Vehicle – ready to go wherever the next challenge leads.