Chief Financial Officer (FN07)

Introduction Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it’s also a great place to live. We support fewer in person hours, our people are afforded ultimate flexibility that meets the needs of each individual.

Full-Time Permanent

Based at Darley

An attractive remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Description About Council Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds. Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

About The Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading the delivery of best practice revenue, accounting and financial services through the effective and efficient management of human, financial and physical resources. The CFO ensures the finance function is supported by a strategic framework that helps Council achieve corporate objectives and organisational goals. Driving improvement in finance practices including policy and strategy development, information and database systems, long term financial plans and business process improvements whilst modelling a positive commitment to achieving consistently high standards of customer service and responsiveness.

For further information about the role, please contact David Jackson, General Manager Customer & Corporate Services. Finance (03) 53661201.

About You

Demonstrated management experience within local government, or comparable leadership experience within the commercial or broader public sector. You will bring a strong understanding of governance frameworks, accountability requirements and organisational priorities, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into operational outcomes.

Extensive experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including the preparation and implementation of strategic plans, policies, key organisational documents, programs and budgets. A proven ability to foster collaboration, drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable results is essential.

Substantial experience in financial management, including budget development, monitoring and reporting, with the capacity to ensure responsible stewardship of public funds and alignment with organisational and legislative requirements.

Experience working within a customer-focused and service delivery environment, with a demonstrated commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality services that meet community and stakeholder expectations.

What We Offer

Outstanding flexible working arrangements - make working with us work for you.

Additional annual leave - top of band after 12 months

Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals

Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Eligibility for parental leave after six months service

Payment of increments whilst on parental leave

Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave

Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause

Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

Send us an email at peopleservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

Please visit our website to apply online @ https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role. You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 March 2026

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Rebecca Niutta - People Services Business Partner on 5366 1231.

Equality and Diversity Statement Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer

Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18

Supporting the Human Rights Charter

We do not accept applications through agencies

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

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