Finance Manager

Rous is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with strong technical accounting capability along with demonstrated people leadership and stakeholder engagement. You will be a senior professional who can contribute to our strategic priorities through effective financial leadership and have an eye for driving continuous improvement.

About Rous 

Our new site has brought together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

• A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
• Work/life balance
• 70 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
• Remuneration from $116,095.20 - $135,798 p.a. Plus statutory superannuation currently 12% + $10,780 p.a. vehicle allowance 
• Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
• Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
• Structured training and development tailored to your interests
• Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
• Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
• A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline with CA, CPA professional credentials
• Demonstrated experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Expert knowledge of statutory and government reporting requirements
• You will be known for your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Hands on, proactive and commercially astute
• Committed to upholding and promoting the highest of health, safety and quality standards

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

• Providing sound financial advice and timely reports to the Leadership Team, Council, Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and external stakeholders as required
• Oversight and delivery of financial functions related to all aspects of accounting and statutory reporting
• Direct the annual budget process
• Monitor the financial performance of Council against key performance indicators
• Provide clear guidance to other line managers on a range of financial matters and provide options for resolving issues
• Ensure financial policies, controls and processes are robust, relevant and are operating efficiently, including compliance with all relevant Accounting Standards, relevant legislation, corporate objectives and internal controls framework
• Provide team leadership and coaching to develop staff capabilities and meet work objectives

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Click APPLY. For the selection criteria and more information about the position, view the position description. To be considered for the position, it is mandatory that you submit your resume and upload a document that answers the selection criteria.  A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment. Helpful resources to assist in answering selection criteria can be found on the Careers page.

Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.

For any queries, please reach out to ••••@rous.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 8 September 2026.

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.