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Join Sutherland Shire Council as Chief Financial Officer! Were committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of our vibrant and growing community. This leadership role will help shape the future of the Shire by driving our financial strategy and asset management. As Chief Financial Officer, youll lead a dedicated team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the long-term financial sustainability, performance, and stewardship of community assets across the Sutherland Shire. With over 230,000+ residents, your work will make a tangible difference. Your Role: Strategic, Collaborative, Impactful Its a great time to be part of Sutherland Shire Council. Were committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of our vibrant and growing community. This leadership role will help shape the future of the Shire by managing our Finance, Property & Performance division. You will provide trusted financial leadership to the CEO, Executive, Senior Management Team, and Elected representatives while building organisational capability, and supporting wellinformed decisionmaking across the organisation. As Chief Financial Officer, you will lead a diverse team of professionals and guide the development and execution of financial services, integrated planning and reporting, business improvement, grants coordination, and commercial and strategic property functions. A positive attitude and a strategic mindset are critical, with a focus on how we can make a difference and deliver brilliant outcomes for our community. We have an awesome team waiting to kick goals with you, open to change and ready to contribute. It is important that you are a leader that will inspire, coach and develop our teams to be their best. Reporting directly to the Director Corporate, the Chief Financial Officer will require exceptional leadership capability and proven success in financial management, business improvement and stakeholder management. How to apply Review our Candidate Information Pack and Position Description. Your application will need to include a: cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and addressing the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) current and detailed resume. For a confidential discussion please contact Cassandra Gronow, HR Business Partnering Manager on 0447 824 500 or email [email protected]. Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 15 February 2026. Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Governments Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events. About Us If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations. At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one. C1FO #J-18808-Ljbffr