Public Sector CFO | Strategic Finance & Budget Leadership

Department of Government Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Government Services in Melbourne seeks a Chief Financial Officer with extensive public sector financial management experience to lead budget strategy, statutory reporting and financial governance. The role requires coordinating across Ministers, the Secretary, and the Executive Board to deliver reliable financial outcomes.

You will oversee shared services arrangements and ensure adherence to the Financial Management Act 1994, Standing Directions 2018 and related standards while

Qualifications

• Extensive finance and executive leadership experience in public and/or private sector.
• Experience leading budget strategy and advising on financial sustainability and resource allocation.
• Detailed knowledge of Financial Management Act 1994, Standing Directions 2018, Resource Management Framework and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience signing off statutory financial statements and advising Ministers, the Secretary and Executive Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department's budget strategy and financial planning.
• Sign off statutory accounts and ensure compliance with applicable acts, directions and standards.
• Advise Ministers, the Secretary and the Executive Board on financial matters.
• Model constructive behaviours and drive financial governance across shared services.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Statutory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Department of Government Services in Melbourne seeks a Chief Financial Officer with extensive public sector financial management experience to lead budget strategy, statutory reporting and financial governance. The role requires coordinating across Ministers, the Secretary, and the Executive Board to deliver reliable financial outcomes.

You will oversee shared services arrangements and ensure adherence to the Financial Management Act 1994, Standing Directions 2018 and related standards while