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Chief Financial Officer - Canberra based


Company : Sutton Recruitment Pty Ltd


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-08-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The OrganisationThe Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is a not-for-profit organisation overseeing 56 schools, nine early learning centres, three school age care services, and a central Catholic Education Office in Forrest, ACT. With over 23,000 students and more than 4,000 employees across the ACT and NSW, CACGEL is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable Catholic education in line with the Archdioceses evangelising mission.The RoleBased in Canberra, reporting directly to the Executive Director and through them to the Board, and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will lead the organisations strategic:financial planning, budgeting, management and reporting;capital planning and facilities management; andrisk management.The Chief Financial Officer will also be a key member of the Finance and Infrastructure and Audit and Risk Committees.About YouThe successful candidate will be CA/CPA qualified with proven experience as a strategic CFO in a large, complex organisation. Experience within a regulated environment is highly desirable.You will possess outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborators, and partners.You will also be an exceptional leader, able to develop the capability of your team members and the function as a whole.Whilst being of the Catholic faith is preferred, it is not mandatory. However, you should have genuine respect for the Catholic ethos, mission, and values, and reflect these in your duties.Your BenefitsAn attractive executive salary package is available, commensurate with experience and qualifications.You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Catholic education in the ACT and NSW, making a lasting impact on thousands of students'' lives.For more information, including a copy of the position description, please contact Andrew Sutton FCA at 0412 618 975 or via email (emailprotected).Applications close 31 August 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr