Chief Financial Officer

5 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia ACT Government Full time $376,285 - $389,635 per year

Closes: 24 September 2025

Classification:
Executive Level 2.4

Position No:
E1405

Directorate:
City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date):
10 September 2025

Contact Officer:
Andrew Doyle on or

Details:
Shape the future of financial management in the ACT public sector
We're seeking a strategic and experienced financial leader to join the City and Environment Directorate as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a unique opportunity to drive financial strategy and operations in a dynamic public sector environment, supporting the delivery of sustainable and impactful community services across the ACT.

As CFO, you will provide expert financial advice to the Director-General and senior executives, ensuring that financial and operational activities align with CED's corporate objectives, legislative requirements, and government priorities. You will lead the Finance and Procurement & Business Operations branches, with overarching responsibility for budgeting, financial planning, reporting, compliance, asset management and procurement.

Your portfolio will also include facilities and fleet management, where you will drive efficiency and value for money outcomes across operational assets. You will play a key role in emergency management, ensuring CED is prepared and responsive during disruptions or crisis.

To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in managing complex financial operations within large organisations. You'll have strong expertise in high-value procurement, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in dynamic environments. Integrity, discretion, and strategic thinking are essential.

Join us in shaping the future of financial management in the ACT.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating inclusive workplaces. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of study and membership in an appropriate professional body (e.g. CPA/CA) are essential.

Contract:
The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Remuneration:
The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $376,285 - $389,635 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $333,737.

How to apply:
Interested applicants are requested to submit a written application of no more than two pages addressing the attached selection documents, a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

The City and Environment Directorate has engaged Doyle Executive Recruitment to manage the search and selection for this recruitment process. Please direct all enquiries to Andrew Doyle of Doyle Executive on , or by email at

City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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