INTERNAL ONLY - FMO PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION MANAGER

Req ID:  668291                    

Personnel Area: Corporate Services                                

Branch: Support Services

Salary Range: AUD $145,205 - $157,134 plus superannuation

Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions

Work type: Permanent full-time       

The Branch

Support Services branch works with stakeholders to deliver a range of services to Council through the execution and handling of financial management and operational tasks and processes from a centralised team to drive efficiencies, reduce costs, improve performance yields, and leverage automation and optimise processes for high volume services.

The Role

The Performance Optimisation Manager leads a team which continuously develop, manage, and deliver and sustain the Financial Management and Operations program of work to meet Council’s strategic vision.

Partnering with the Financial Management and Operations leadership team and key stakeholders you will drive the improvement and efficiency agenda on the operational performance of finance processes to enhance visibility of quality service delivery.

The successful candidate will have a strong focus on partnering, customer service, cost effectiveness, quality, and risk management. We are looking for a forward-thinking and collaborative leader ready to influence and create an impact in Financial Management and Operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly professional team and function, drive innovation, and to influence management and stakeholders across Council to make a real difference in the financial management function.

In this role you will:

• manage the development and delivery of the Financial Management and Operations strategic, tactical and operational improvement initiatives
• provide project management oversight, strategic advice, and planning the long-term strategy
• develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant issues, opportunities, trends and impacts
• provide advice and recommendations to the Manager, Financial Management and Operations and other leadership members 
• coordinate and manage the delivery of expert technical and business advice
• establish, communicate, and monitor Financial Management and Operations process metrics, key performance indicators, and data analytics.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint
• highly developed interpersonal, consultation, partnering and negotiation skills
• proven ability and experience working with stakeholders at all levels
• significant experience providing high quality professional advice, interpretation, and information
• significant experience in working in enterprise project environments
• well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

 Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. 

Please note: Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role requires a Criminal History Check.

For more information:  Please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24^th August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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