Demonstrated capability, knowledge, experience and achievements in:

• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions and enhance value through financial insight and effective business partnering.

• Comprehensive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting within large government or complex organisational settings.

• Advanced capability in financial modelling, scenario planning, and the translation of complex data into practical, actionable recommendations.

• Proven success collaborating with senior executives, operational leaders, and external stakeholders to achieve strategic and financial outcomes.

• Skilled in implementing and refining financial planning systems and processes to boost efficiency and support informed decision-making.

• Strong capability in building financial literacy and fostering a culture of accountability, underpinned by a deep understanding of public sector governance and the unique challenges of local government finance.

Demonstrated capability, knowledge, experience and achievements in:

• Leading organisational performance to deliver coordinated, responsive, and customer-focused outcomes.

• Inclusive and people-focused leadership style in line with Council’s Leadership Blueprint, with demonstrated success in building high-performing, values-led teams and positive workplace cultures.

• Maintaining and developing relationships across organisational boundaries to drive consistent and seamless delivery and the direction of resources to corporate priorities.

• Communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with the ability to collaborate and influence across government, industry and community.

• Managing complex and contentious issues with high sensitivity and competing stakeholder interests

• Leading thinking about initiatives to create public value.

Demonstrated capability, knowledge, experience and achievements in:

• Financial and risk management with experience overseeing operational budgets, regulatory compliance and governance in high risk, high accountability settings.

• Developing an engaged, productive, and customer-focused workforce.

• Delivering systems and processes which deliver value to the organisation and to the customer.

• Planning the resourcing of services with appropriate risk management to meet demand within budget.

• Building new collaborative models with suppliers and program partners to improve public value.

• Demonstrating a focus on shared outcomes, negotiating budget and resources across the organisation, and submitting joint budget proposals.

Demonstrated ability to undertake broad executive leadership beyond the specific requirements of the position, across the organisation, including the ability to:

• Collaborate and share accountability across organisational boundaries

• Participate in strategic decision making; represent Brisbane City Council to the community, other levels of Government and to industry.

• Own and champion corporate values, strategies, policy, and directions, particularly: Council values and behaviours, Code of Conduct, workplace justice, diversity and inclusion, Zero Harm and flexible work arrangements.

• Understand governance frameworks, statutory and regulatory compliance, including legislation relevant to local government operations particularly the City of Brisbane Act 2010 and associated regulations, Council Ordinances and Local Laws

• Champion the strategic corporate management agendas on issues such as customer service, service delivery, change management and people management, and integrate these principles into the operation of the business.

• During disaster events, be available to perform the role of Incident Controller within the Local Disaster Coordination Centre to provide leadership and implement strategic directions from the Local Disaster Management Group.