At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Financial Services Business Unit and supports Singleton Council’s leaders in informed, strategic financial decision-making. The role shapes and delivers Council’s Long Term Financial Plan, fostering a strong organisational culture and driving efficiency to achieve long-term objectives.

The CFO safeguards the Council’s financial sustainability, holding end-to-end accountability for budgeting and financial performance in alignment with the financial strategy. This includes ensuring the organisation has the tools and capability to model future scenarios and guiding decision-makers in understanding and interpreting them.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the CFO ensures leaders are well-informed and appropriately challenged on financial implications and options, while strengthening finance’s role as a trusted business partner. The position also contributes to setting strategic direction, managing risk, and promoting engagement, safety and performance across the organisation.

You will be a Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant, have extensive experience leading the financial management of an organisation and a proven strategic mindset. Key to your success will be your ability to persuade and influence the Executive and Leadership Teams.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week. The total remuneration package for this position is $217,663 per annum inclusive of vehicle allowance, award allowances and superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
Health + Wellbeing Leave
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

Work from home
Rostered Day Off
9-day fortnight
4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
Annual Leave
Sick + Carer’s Leave
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
Parental Leave
Domestic + Family Violence Leave
Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

Training Courses + Professional Development
Education Assistance
Leadership Development Program
Emerging Leaders Program
'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

ESSPecialist Program Awards
Service Awards
Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages. Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the candidate information pack.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Dwight Graham - Director Corporate and Community Services on 02 6578 7205.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15/03/2026.

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