Senior Leader Finance and Technology - City of Launceston (Tasmania) Launceston is a lifestyle-driven city, innovative in its nature. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, it is regarded as one of Australia's most liveable regional cities. It boasts world class education and a vibrant arts and events culture. Known as the "Queen of the North", Launceston is one of Tasmania's busiest commercial and industrial hubs. With a diverse community from around the world, Launceston offers a blend of urban comfort, historic architecture, and walkability. It has a thriving foodie culture with agricultural roots, famous markets and is one of the very few UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy. The City of Launceston is the largest Local Government Authority in Northern Tasmania with over 600 staff supporting a population of over 71,000 residents. Be Part of Shaping Launceston's Future Under the guidance of a new and visionary CEO, The City of Launceston is embarking on a city-shaping journey to "Launceston 2035". Based on a solid financial foundation, and a hunger for fresh ideas and directions, this is the perfect time to grow your career, enhance your skills, and broaden your experience. The Role Reporting directly to the Executive Leader Delivery and Performance, the Senior Leader Finance and Technology will see you leading a team whose purpose is to provide strong financial management and ongoing financial sustainability, effective information and communication systems, and continuous innovation in technology service delivery. In this role, you'll be central to the strategy and coordination behind a key period of digital transformation at Council. Your leadership will enable the organisation to operate efficiently, transparently, and sustainably through sound financial practices, data-driven decision-making, and modern digital capability. Key Responsibilities Inspire, engage, and develop employees, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies, and frameworks to ensure sound fiscal management and accountability. Oversee the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts, and the Long Term Financial Plan Provide high-level financial advice to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, Councillors, and key stakeholders. Provide strategic leadership for technology infrastructure, systems, and service delivery across the organisation. Ensure best practice procurement frameworks to ensure fair, compliant and transparent practices. Lead the organisation's digital strategy to enhance efficiency, data integrity, connectivity, and customer experience. Champion digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide high-level reporting and advice on financial and technology performance to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, Audit Panel, and Council. About You Ideally you will have experience in financial management and strategy, along with strategic-level IT competencies. Experience and insight with digital transformation projects will be highly regarded. As a leader, you will be proactive, innovative and a strong communicator. You'll bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to the Finance and IT teams. A background in local government is highly desirable as compliance with legislative and policy is central to the successful integration of finance, procurement and technology strategies. Employee Benefits Professional development and further leadership opportunities Competitive remuneration package Bonus RDOs throughout the year via 19/20 monthly working pattern Inclusive and values-driven culture It is a requirement for this role that you have relevant qualification from a tertiary institution, and member of a recognised professional accounting body (CPA, CA or equivalent). For a candidate pack or to apply, visit mcarthur.com.au referencing job number; J8784 in the Search Bar. For a confidential conversation, please contact John Brownell on ( 03) 9828 6565 . Applications close: Sunday 11 th January 2026
