Chief Financial Officer

Permanent, Full Time

LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

Lake Macquarie City Council is committed to serving our community which is a purpose that resonates across every role in our diverse organisation. We're seeking a senior finance executive who is passionate about leading with purpose, delivering strategic impact and working in a values-based organisation.

As Chief Financial Officer, you'll be a key advisor to the CEO, executive team and elected Council, helping shape financial strategy across infrastructure, investment and high-quality service delivery. You'll bring a strategic lens to financial sustainability and join a dynamic, forward-thinking leadership team driving Lake Macquarie's ambitious vision for the future.

You'll lead our financial services, procurement and insurance teams, support and coach business leaders in financial decision-making and champion continuous improvement. Your leadership will uncover opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation.

Read the position statement and information book and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S DESCRIBE YOU

You set and implement strategic direction while driving continuous improvement in financial practices, using a coaching and mentoring approach. You bring extensive experience leading large teams to deliver long-term financial plans. You are a skilled communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, gaining buy-in for complex initiatives. Your ability to embed lasting change is underpinned by a collaborative leadership style and a clear focus on translating strategy into action.

You've led through change, standardised financial management outcomes, and raised financial maturity in complex organisations. You're a strategic thinker, a collaborative leader, and a values-driven professional who thrives on making a meaningful impact.

You'll also have:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or commerce
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant qualification
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience influencing and negotiating across diverse stakeholder groups
• Proven ability to balance corporate and social responsibilities, navigate competing priorities, and deliver outcomes that serve the city's best interests

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive remuneration package including superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Education assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate fitness program

LET'S TALK ABOUT US

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET'S START

If this position sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Submit your application by midnight Sunday 23 November 2025.

• Applications close midnight, Sunday 23 November 2025
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role or if you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application, please contact Penny Howell, Talent Acquisition Coordinator on or via email 
• To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a criminal record check, a medical assessment and required to undertake any other applicable screening which may be relevant to the role.
• After the close date, a panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.