Chief Financial Officer

Council Jobs; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council in Moss Vale is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (Executive) to lead financial strategy and drive a high-performing finance function. You will shape long-term sustainability, report to Councillors and work with the executive team to unlock opportunities across the organisation.

The role requires proven leadership in complex financial environments, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder relations to support informed decision-making and value creation for the

Qualifications

• Significant senior financial leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Proven success leading financial sustainability, transformation or organisational improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking with the ability to translate financial strategy into practical outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility to work effectively with elected representatives, executive leaders and diverse teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing people, building capability and creating high-performing teams.
• Collaborative and outcomes-focused leadership aligned to our RESPECT values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Council's financial sustainability program, including Long-Term Financial Plan and Cost Containment and Productivity initiatives.
• Provide trusted strategic financial advice that supports evidence-based decision-making and organisational performance.
• Build the capability, influence and effectiveness of the Finance team as a proactive and valued business partner.
• Strengthen financial literacy, accountability and commercial thinking across the organisation.
• Support Councillors with transparent financial reporting, analysis and advice that builds confidence in Council's long-term financial direction.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Financial transformation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

People development

Collaborative leadership

Education

Finance or Business Admin degree with accounting major

Postgraduate qualifications (CPA or equivalent)

Job description

Applications close: 22 November 2026
Permanent full-time
35 hours a week + Variable day off every 19-days
Flexible working arrangements available
Location: Moss Vale, NSW
Salary: $220,000 + $12,000 Vehicle Allowance + 12% Superannuation per annum

Chief Financial Officer (Executive)

Lead financial strategy at a time ofsignificant opportunity and transformation. As Chief Financial Officer, you'llplay a pivotal role in shaping Council's future, driving organisationalperformance and building a high-performing finance function that supportsinformed decision-making and long-term sustainability.

What You'll Do

As Chief Financial Officer, you will lead Council'sfinancial sustainability agenda and provide strategic financial leadershipacross a diverse and complex organisation. Working closely with the GeneralManager, Senior Leadership Team, Councillors and business leaders, you will:

• Leadthe implementation of Council's financial sustainability program,including, Long-Term Financial Plan and Cost Containment and Productivityinitiatives.
• Providetrusted strategic financial advice that supports evidence-baseddecision-making and organisational performance.
• Buildthe capability, influence and effectiveness of the Finance team as aproactive and valued business partner.
• Strengthenfinancial literacy, accountability and commercial thinking across theorganisation.
• SupportCouncillors with transparent financial reporting, analysis and advice thatbuilds confidence in Council's long-term financial direction.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the long-termsuccess of a complex and diverse organisation delivering essentialinfrastructure, utility, community and commercial services across the SouthernHighlands.

Why Wingecarribee?

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Highlands,Wingecarribee Shire is renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, thrivinglocal economy and strong sense of community. Home to more than 53,000 residentsacross approximately 2,700 square kilometres, we are proud to deliver theservices, infrastructure and facilities that support our community every day.

Employing around 470 staff, Council provides a diverserange of services including roads and transport infrastructure, communityfacilities, water and sewer services, waste management, property assets andcommercial operations. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we arecommitted to building a sustainable, inclusive and resilient future whilepreserving the unique character of our Shire.

As a forward-thinking organisation, we valuecollaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Joining WingecarribeeShire Council means becoming part of a leadership team committed to confrontingcomplex challenges, strengthening organisational capability and deliveringbetter outcomes for our community.

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Attractiveremuneration package including 12% superannuation and vehicle allowance
• Flexibleworking arrangements that support work-life balance while maintaining afocus on delivering outcomes.
• Variableday off every 19 days
• Health& wellbeing initiatives - Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Salarypackaging options available - make the most of your income
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• Community& social engagement - Enjoy opportunities to participate in localevents, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring ourstaff and residents together.

About You

We're looking for a highly capable and values-drivenfinance executive who combines technical expertise with strong leadership,commercial acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships. You willbring:

• Significantsenior financial leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Provensuccess leading financial sustainability, transformation or organisationalimprovement initiatives.
• Strongcommercial and strategic thinking with the ability to translate financialstrategy into practical outcomes.
• Exceptionalstakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to work effectivelywith elected representatives, executive leaders and diverse teams.
• Demonstratedexperience developing people, building capability and creatinghigh-performing teams.
• Acollaborative and outcomes-focused leadership style aligned to our RESPECTvalues.

Local government experience is highly regarded but notessential. Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to tacklecomplex challenges, influence meaningful change and leave a legacy.

• Degree qualification in Finance or Business Administration with anAccounting Major Study, with Post Graduate Qualifications in the relevant fieldand a current CPAor other relevant qualification.
• Extensiveand diverse experience in financial management in a senior managerial position,ideally in local government.
• Demonstratedsenior leadership and management skills which enables a high performing team.
• Demonstratedknowledge and skill in development and implementation of financial strategiesand policy.
• Demonstratedhigh level skills in strategic thinking and analysis, reporting and excellentoral and written presentation skills.
• The provenability to develop and foster practical and beneficial relationships to provideexcellence in both internal and external customer service and lead, improve andmotivate organisational culture
• Demonstratedcapacity to operate in a political environment

Other Requirements

• Complete a National Police Check prior to commencement
• Be willing to participate in a psychometric assessment and other pre-employment screening checks prior to commencement

Key Recruitment Dates:

• ApplicationsOpen: 2 November 2026
• ApplicationsClose: 22 November 2026
• Shortlisting:23 November 2026
• CandidateNotifications: 30 November 2026
• Interviews:7 December 2026

Please note: These dates are indicative onlyand may be subject to change.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an EqualOpportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustmentsduring our application process, please contact us *********@wsc.nsw.gov.au, byphone on 1300 680 *** or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.