Business Services Manager

Step into a high-impact leadership role during an exciting period of change
Your New Company
Join a purpose-led regional organisation delivering essential services to the community.
Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) is a leader in waste management, servicing the Alexandrina, Victor Harbour, Yankalilla and Kangaroo Island Councils. With a strong operational footprint and commitment to sustainability and community outcomes, FRWA provides critical waste, recycling and logistics services across the region.
Based at the South Coast Regional Office, FRWA offers a collaborative and well-established environment where you can contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

Your New Role
Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of five, you will oversee all business support functions, including finance, governance, customer service, administration and HR coordination.
You will play a pivotal role in strengthening systems, delivering high-quality financial reporting, and fostering a connected and high-performing team culture.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and mentoring a finance and administration team
  • Managing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and end-to-end reporting
  • Coordinating financial reporting across multiple council stakeholders
  • Overseeing AP/AR, payroll and compliance requirements
  • Supporting system and process improvements, including finance system upgrades
  • Maintaining governance frameworks, policies and procedures
  • Overseeing customer service and office operations
  • Providing commercial insights to support cost efficiencies and revenue opportunities
  • Building strong relationships across operations, HR/WHS, risk and leadership

What You’ll Need to Succeed
You are a practical, people-focused leader who balances strong technical capability with a supportive and collaborative approach.
You will bring:
  • Experience leading finance or business support teams (ideally 5+ staff)
  • Strong financial management expertise (budgeting, forecasting, reporting)
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage complex financial structures
  • Confidence preparing reports for diverse stakeholders
  • Strong systems capabilities and experience with system implementations is advantageous.
  • Commercial mindset with a focus on efficiency and improvement
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills
  • CPA/CA/IPA (or working towards)
Desirable:
  • Local government or council-related experience
  • Exposure to logistics, waste, or not-for-profit sectors

What’s in It for You
  • Opportunity to play a key leadership role with broad organisational impact
  • Influence across finance, systems and business operations
  • A stable, well-regarded organisation with supportive leadership
  • Ownership of transformation and improvement initiatives
  • Strong visibility and the ability to shape processes and outcomes
  • Lifestyle-friendly location on the South Coast
Please note: This role is based in the Victor Harbour region and is best suited to candidates able to commute (approx. 50 minutes from southern metro Adelaide).

What You Need to Do Now
If you’re a people-focused finance leader seeking purpose, impact and a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Roisin Smith at Roisin.Smith@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion or a copy of the position description.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
SA - Regional
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2981890

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Roisin Smith, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Adelaide
Level 17, 11-19 Grenfell St

Telephone: 72214148

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