Applications Close: 3:00pm, Monday, 28 July, 2025

The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: POS1876

Position Number: Strategic Finance Analyst

The Strategic Finance Analyst provides financial support, information and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team and Councillors on a variety of matters, supporting long-term financial and asset planning, budgeting, forecasting, and identifying funding opportunities. The role ensures timely, accurate financial advice to support key decision makers across the organisation while working independently on projects and mentoring Finance Team members.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

· Strategic financial capability, well-developed commercial acumen and an understanding of the financial context of local government including the link with asset management principles.

· Financial Management: responsible management of financial resources

· Work Collaboratively: champions collaboration and innovation.

· Plan strategically: critical thinking and conceptual skills; proven ability to align strategy with the Strategic Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan considering community expectations, emerging technology, and sustainability issues.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Nathan Williams, Executive Leader Delivery and Performance on 03 6323 3528.

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected] OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected], noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Monday, 28 July 2025.