Resume – R. C. Turner
PERSONAL DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Name:
Robert Charles Turner
Postal Address:
4A Beasley Street
Marden
SA 5070
Home Address:
4A Beasley Street
Marden
SA 5070
Telephone:
(08) 83624219 Home
0428683750 Mobile
Email rtu39870@bigpond.net.au
Date of Birth:
27th July 1951
Place of Birth:
North Adelaide
Marital Status:
Married
Driver’s License:
795457 (expires 22/8/19)
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Education:
Secondary Education
Marion High School 1964 - 67
Further Education
O’Halloran Hill college of TAFE 1980-83
Adelaide College of TAFE 1983-87
Tertiary Education
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology 1988-89
Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus 1992-1994
Qualifications
Business Certificate Accounting (Adelaide College of TAFE 1984)
Advanced Certificate of Local Government Administration (Adelaide College of TAFE, Certificate No.
7010BGG871964, 1987)
Diploma, Local Government Administration (No 81 October, 1987 South Australian Local Government
Dept)
Certificate of Qualification as Municipal Clerk in Victoria (No 1484, February, 1990) Awarded after
completion of five subjects of the Bachelor of Business Local Government Degree at the Royal
Melbourne Institute of Technology, as required by the Local Government Department of Victoria to
gain municipal clerk’s certificate in Victoria
Statements of academic record and copies of certificates will be provided on request.
Further Studies
Bachelor of Commerce - Deakin University,
Warrnambool Campus 12 subjects completed to November 1994.
Membership of Professional Associations
Fellow Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Local Government Managers Association (SA)
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Personal Development Courses – Post 2000
GST:
A Practical Approach – (National Institute of Accounts) – Rydges Plaza Darwin 31-5-2000
FBT Update/GST and property Transactions – 9th February 2001 NIA Training facility – Adelaide
Management Accounting – Challenges for the 21st Century – 13th September 2001 NIA Training
facility – Adelaide
Personal & Small Business Tax Returns – 1st May 2002 NIA Training facility – Adelaide
Advanced Payroll & Salary Sacrifice – 15th May 2003 NIA Training facility – Adelaide
Investing in Excellence – 27th May 2004 - NIA State Congress
Presentation of Accounts under International Accounting Standards - 16th May 2005 NIA Training
facility – Adelaide
Strategic Management; Not for Profit Entities - 6th of October 2005 NIA Training facility – Adelaide
International Accounting Standards “Not for Profit Entities” - 30th August 2006 Darwin Sailing Club
Taxation Institute of Australia/CPA/NIA Joint Information Seminar – Crown Plaza Alice Springs 24th
November 2006
Senior First Aid Course – FaHCSIA Internal Course 26.2.2008
Advanced 4 Wheel Drive – S.M.A.R.T. Driver Training Darwin 16-18.2.2008
Senior First Aid Course – St Johns Ambulance 2.2.2011 (one Day Refresher)
Understanding Your Accountabilities – 2 Day FaHCSIA Internal Course 22/23.2.2011
Introduction to Corporate Governance – 3 day course ORIC February 2012
ORIC Cultural Appreciation Program – 2 Days November 2012
Working with Indigenous Interpreters – 2 Day course tafe SA June 2013
Career Development Framework Program - participation as a mentor; program delivered by Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategies Team (FaHCSIA)
2 day MYOB Introduction to MYOB & MYOB payroll - DOME Training January 2015
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Present Position
Pitjantjatjara Council Aboriginal Corporation
 Business Manager (part time)
Previous Positions
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (Australian Government)
 Regional Manager Central Australia & South Australia
FaHCSIA (Australian Government)
 Government Business Manager – NT Emergency Response February 2008 to March 2011
Mornington Shire Council (Queensland)
 Finance & Administration Manager (6th Month Contract)
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Services (now Regional Anangu Services)
 Corporate Services Manager January 1st 2005 to May 2007
Pitjantjatjara Council Incorporated (Pitjantjatjara Council merged into AP Services 1/1/2005)
 Finance & Administration Manager April 2000 to January 1st 2005
Alice Springs Town Council
 Director, Corporate Services September 1997 to 2000
 Manager Financial Services/Deputy Town Clerk January 1995 to September 1997
Shire of Stawell (Now incorporated into Municipality of the Northern Grampians)
 Shire Secretary/CEO December 1989 to January 1995
 Deputy Shire Secretary (Accountant) 1986-89 Shire of Stawell
District Council of Lincoln, SA (now District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula)
 Finance Officer 1983-86
Accountant 1982-83 Australian Industrial Welders P/L, Lonsdale SA
Assistant Accountant 1979-1982 Longyear Australia P/L Mitchell Park SA
Supervisor, Costing Department 1969-79 Uniroyal Australia P/L (now Bridgestone Aust P/L)
Edwardstown, South Australia
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TESTIMONIALS
The following referees can be contacted in regard to this application
Joe Mastrolembo
Deputy Registrar
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC)
1800 622 431 (freecall but not from mobiles)
joe.mastrolembo@oric.gov.au
David Schomburgk
General Manager
Mai Wiru Regional Stores Council Aboriginal Corporation
T 08 8340 8498
M 0429 928 142
E gm@maiwiru.org.au
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Regional Manager – Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the role and objectives of the Alice Springs Regional Office with key stakeholders
and Indigenous corporations

Manage the delivery of ORIC services and programs in the Central Australian Region
including governance, training, pre-incorporation and registration support and regulatory
activities

Manage the key ORIC functions that are to be undertaken by the Alice Springs Regional
Office.

Assist Canberra staff from ORIC with the delivery of services and programs in the Central
Australian ICC Region, including training, registration and support and regulation work
Regional Manager – Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the role and objectives of the Alice Springs Regional Office with key stakeholders
and Indigenous corporations

Manage the delivery of ORIC services and programs in the Central Australian Region
including governance, training, pre-incorporation and registration support and regulatory
activities

Manage the key ORIC functions that are to be undertaken by the Alice Springs Regional
Office.

Assist Canberra staff from ORIC with the delivery of services and programs in the Central
Australian ICC Region, including training, registration and support and regulation work
Government Business Manager – NT Emergency Response
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage stakeholder engagement within identified community (ies)

Support the rollout of NTER measures in improving outcomes for Indigenous people in the
community or communities.

Coordinate the delivery of services/programs within a community or communities through a
whole of government approach.

In collaboration with the ICCs, monitor Australian Government funding and service delivery
within the community or communities. Report on the effectiveness of funding agreements
and service delivery and identify any shortcomings.

Support the corporate governance of the ICC in relation to the NTER.

Manage the GBM Community Capability Fund Program within a designated community or
communities.
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Finance Manager (Contract) – Mornington Shire Council
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise Finance Staff of six (6) responsible for Debtors, Creditors, Cash Receipting,
Payroll, Purchasing and Stores.

Monthly financial/budget reporting to Council and Responsible Officers

Grant applications and Acquittals

Preparation of Annual Financial Statements and Budget Estimates

Liaise with Local Government Department & External Auditors during Annual Audits

Maintenance and development of Council’s PCS (Practical) Computer System
Manager Corporate Services – Anangu Pitjantjatjara Services
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the development and growth of the Business Services and Support Unit and monitor the
quality of accounting and other business and support services provided to a range of external clients

Provide prompt and expert advice to assist the planning, decision making and resource
management functions of Management and the Governing Committee

Develop AP Services’ Policy and Procedures Manual and continually review those policies
and procedures identifying opportunities for improved efficiency, quality and service delivery

Manage, co-ordinate and monitor the overall allocation and utilisation of the Corporation’s
financial resources. Ensure that financial records comply with the requirements of Legislation,
Australian Accounting Standards and policies adopted by the Corporation and provide
financial information appropriate to the needs of the Governing Committee and Managers

Develop and continually review AP Services’ Human Resource procedures and policy and
manage the Corporation’s HRM Functions

Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Corporation’s IT Strategies and
Plans ensuring that appropriate IT directions are maintained

Actively participate in the Development of Council’s Strategic, Business, Departmental and
Annual Plans by providing proactive and professional input and advice. Direct and coordinate
the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Corporation’s Strategic and other plans
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Manager Finance & Administration – Pitjantjatjara Council
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage, co-ordinate and monitor the overall allocation and utilisation of Council's financial resources.
Ensure that financial records comply with the requirements of the Legislation, Australian Accounting
Standards and policies adopted by Council and provide financial information appropriate to the needs
of Council and its management.

Manage and motivate personnel of the Finance Section and the Corporate Services
Department and ensure that the financial/administrative services provided by these sections
are efficient and professional. Ensure the security of Council's financial records

Ensure the Departments of Council have access to suitable financial information and
appropriate advice

Ensure the excellence of financial services to 15 community, local government and business
clients utilising the financial services of Council
Director Corporate Services – Alice Springs Town Council
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and manage the Corporate Services Branch to achieve the efficient and effective
delivery of a wide range of financial, administrative, human resource and information
technology services.

Develop and implement, in co-operation with other key stakeholders, a strategic planning
approach, for the provision of corporate services

Ensure the successful delivery of a range of initiatives related to the implementation of
corporate services strategic and Branch annual plans
Manager Financial Services/Deputy Town Clerk – Alice Springs Town Council
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Manage the Financial Services Section of the Council
 Ensure that all financial transactions satisfy statutory requirements
 Provide other managers with timely and accurate monthly financial reports
 Preparation of annual financial statements and estimates
 Assist the Town Clerk with the development of the Council’s strategic planning function
 Undertake special projects, submissions and other specialised corporate tasks
 Act as Town Clerk when required
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Shire Secretary/CEO - Shire of Stawell
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Undertake the statutory duties of the positions of Municipal Clerk and Secretary Water &
Wastewater Operations.
 Review existing and develop new Strategy Plans, Action Plans and Budgets to facilitate the
Council and Corporate Management Team to monitor and review operations, investigate
possible entrepreneurial activities and develop a Corporate Plan.
 Act as Council’s principal adviser on governance, administrative and financial matters, matters
relating to compliance with all relevant legislation, rating and finance, quality control and
administrative/accounting standards, attending all Council meetings, all Corporate Management
Team meetings and all Finance & General Purposes Committee Meetings and present regular
reports.
 Ensure that the Victorian Grants Commission Annual Return, Annual Statements of Account,
Annual Reports and all Business Plans are prepared for submission to relevant authorities; and
to be present to facilitate the annual audit of accounts.
 To control departmental expenditure and monitor overall departmental efficiency, specifically
financial, revenue collection, valuation and rating management and control systems; and to
plan, develop and recommend strategic changes.
 Develop objectives and policies and prepare policy-related reports to facilitate the Council and
Corporate Management Team in its policy-making advisory functions.
 Prepare appropriate sections of the Policy Manual to assist the Corporate Management Team
in its documentation functions.
 Develop delegation guidelines, following the Delegation Model to assist the Council and
Corporate Management Team in its delegation advisory functions.
 Carry out all duties as directed by the Council to provide support to community based
organisations in order to facilitate economic and community development.
 Undertake those powers, duties and functions delegated by the Council.
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Deputy Shire Secretary - Shire of Stawell
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the Shire’s General and Water and Sewerage
Functions and the maintenance of all financial records required by statute.
 The supervision of administrative staff involved in the processing of payroll, job costing, rates
and property files, debtors, creditors, cash receipting, word processing and reception and other
miscellaneous office functions.
 Preparation of the Shire’s Business plans for its Water & Sewerage Functions and preparation
of the Shire’s annual estimates.
 Preparation of the Shires’ Grants Commission Annual Return.
 Supervision and development of the Shire’s Computer system consisting of a “Mitec” UNIX
based local government system integrated with a PC network running WordPerfect word
processing software and Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software through a Novell Network.
 Other key responsibilities included preparation of Cash flow budgets and investment of surplus
funds; preparation of finance committee agenda and minutes and liaison with the Shire’s
External Auditor
Finance Officer - District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Maintenance of Council’s general ledger, preparation of Annual Financial Statements,
assistance with budget preparation and quarterly budget reports to Council.
 Preparation of all claims for subsidy, maintenance of all financial records required by statute,
responsibility for the supervision of administrative staff involved in payroll, receipting and other
accounting functions.
 Responsible for the proper running and maintenance of the Council’s computer system.
 Preparation of Council’s Grants Commission Annual Return.
 Finance Committee Minutes and Agenda
 The raising of and accounting for rates and the maintenance of Council’s property files.
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Accountant - Australian Industrial Welders Pty Ltd
Key Responsibilities:
 Preparation of monthly and annual profit and loss statements, funds statements, balance
sheets and consolidated company reports.
 Preparation of the Company’s annual budget and monthly budget variance reports.
 Responsible for staff involved in payroll, job costing, debtors, creditors, receipting and other
accounting functions.
 Maintenance of the Company’s Olivetti A6 computer system and general ledger.
Assistant Accountant - Longyear Australia Pty Ltd
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Maintenance of Manufacturing Accounts and supervision of a high volume job costing system.
 Cost estimating and costing of major project proposals.
 Responsible for staff involved in payroll, job costing, debtors, creditors and other accounting
functions.
 Maintenance of the Company’s product cost records and the costing of annual stock takes.
Supervisor, Costing Department - Uniroyal Australia Pty Ltd
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Commenced as payroll officer in 1969; following is a description of position held at the time of
resignation)
 Maintenance of a Computerised Standard Cost System on an IBM 370 mainframe computer.
 Supervision of costing staff involved in data input and job costing.
 Stock Control and the supervision and costing of the company’s annual stock take.
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