Michael Chorlton
Pottsville,NSW
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Financial Services
Tweed Shire Council
01.2004 - Current
- Financial Management/Responsible Accounting Officer (Annual Financial Reports, Long Term Financial Plans, Budgets, Investments, S94 Developer Contributions, Banking Services, Asset registers, Grants, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Taxation, Rates, Water billing, pensioner rebates, debtors, debt recovery)
- Asset Management (asset management policy, strategy and management plans, implementation/administration of asset management systems and solutions.) Financial Management Systems administration (general ledger, budgeting, assets, accounts payable, purchasing cards, purchasing/stores, loans, property and rating integration, payroll)
- Integrated Planning and Reporting co-ordination (Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan (including revenue policy, budget, fees and charges Resourcing Strategy)
- Committee membership: Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Corporate Management Team, Infrastructure Coordination Committee, HR Steering Committee, Asset Management Committee(Chairperson), Procurement Working Group, Enterprise Risk Management Committee (Chairperson), ELT/Work Health & Safety Committee
- Key Achievements: New Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program/Operational Plan 10 Year Long Term Financial Plan Asset Management Policy/Strategy and Plans 7 year special rate variation Corporate Software Systems Design roadmap for Strategic direction - Tweed the Future Is Ours (including Service Plans) Tweed Heads Administration Office purchase and repurpose/refurbishment NSW Local Government - Fit for the Future assessments Loan restructures Tenders for Audit and Banking Services Business Intelligence and Performance Planning
Acting Manager People & Culture
Tweed Shire Council
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Executive Manager Finance, Revenue and Information Technology
Tweed Shire Council
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversee the strategic direction and operations of Financial Services including compliance with Fit for the Future benchmarks, Long term Financial Planning, and strategic financial advice
- Oversee the strategic direction and operations of Information Technology services including networks/infrastructure, data storage and security, policy, applications, software and disaster recovery planning
- Key Achievements: IT Strategic Plan SCADA network security Cascade organisational reporting Industry Central Land Swap (Chair) Funding of significant 2017 Flood Damage Frontier Human Resources/Payroll System
Acting Director Technology and Corporate Services
Tweed Shire Council
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Human Resources - industrial/employee relation, recruitment, policy/protocol development, training, administration HRIS, Work Health & Safety Financial Management - Annual Financial Reports, Long Term Financial Plans, Budgets, Investments, Asset accounting/systems, Grants, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Rates, Water billing, debtors, debt recovery)
- Governance/administration, Internal audit, GIPAA, Code of Conduct, Insurance and Enterprise Risk Management Information technology, GIS and Records management Staff Management, performance and development Divisional strategic plans, policies and objectives in accordance with IPR and Operational Plans and Council's strategic objectives
- Strategic advice to management and Council
- Legislative compliance
- Community consultation programs in key controversial areas from time to time
- Council reports and Councillor relationships
- Key Achievements: Local Government Review Panel Submission Local Government Act Taskforce Submission Business Investment Policy Review of Council Policies Workers Compensation Insurance Tender Technology and Corporate Services restructure and associated reports
- Provision of Legal Services - Tender
Education
Bachelor of Business - Local Government
Charles Sturt University
BathurstGraduate Certificate - Human Resources
University of New England
Armidale, NSW2021
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Performance Management
- Financial Management
- Policy Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Budget Control
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Business Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Emotional Intelligence
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Budget Management
- Fiscal Management
- Business Analysis and Reporting
Accomplishments
Member - Office of Local Government
Technical Advisory Group/Accounting Advisory Group
State Executive Member Local Government Finance Professionals
Chairman of the ‘Civica' northern user group.
Employment History
- Manager Financial Services, Tweed Shire Council, January 2004 – current
- Executive Manager Finance, Revenue and Information Technology, Tweed Shire Council, February 2018 – November 2019
- Acting Director Technology and Corporate Services, Tweed Shire Council, March 2013 - April 2014
- Finance and Information Services Manager, Grafton City Council, April 1996 – December 2003
- Various Financial Positions up to Assistant Finance Manager, Tamworth City Council, December 1986 – March 1996
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/michaelchorlton
Professional Associations
- 2021, Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, University of New England
- Bachelor of Business – Local Government, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst
References
tba
Timeline
Acting Manager People & Culture
Tweed Shire Council
02.2023 - 11.2023
Executive Manager Finance, Revenue and Information Technology
Tweed Shire Council
02.2018 - 11.2019
Acting Director Technology and Corporate Services
Tweed Shire Council
03.2013 - 04.2014
Manager Financial Services
Tweed Shire Council
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Business - Local Government
Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
University of New England
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