SALARY: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
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Enjoy a 35-hour working week
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Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
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Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
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Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
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Ample free parking
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Central location with a modern building with latest technology
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Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
Camden is one of Australia's fastest-growing local government areas and the fastest growing in NSW. Our growth is set to continue with more than a quarter of a million people calling Camden home by 2046, an increase of over 80%. The Camden LGA covers a total land area of 200 square kilometres and consists of beautiful historic villages, sitting alongside exciting new townships, located in the rapidly evolving Western Sydney region, close by our new Airport in the making!
Camden Council is committed to being an innovative, progressive and diverse organisation, which is driven by the people working with us for our community. To adapt and evolve along with the ever-growing community, and to be a benchmark local government organisation, we think big, work hard and get results. As the CFO’s “right hand”, the Deputy CFO’s key responsibilities are leading, motivating and inspiring the Financial Services branch who provide the full range of financial functions including procurement services. You will contribute significantly to the delivery of the Council’s strategic plan and the organisation’s financial success. Your strong financial and assets focus will ensure the ongoing financial health of the Council and your innovative leadership will help to plan and deliver outstanding service to our community.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Essential:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in related discipline and demonstrated experience in a senior financial management role
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Excellent technical/operational skills with expert knowledge of the Australian Accounting Standards
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Demonstrate extensive experience and skills in planning and work review, process improvement and quality with a strong focus on strategic outcomes
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Demonstrated high level project and resource management skills and experience
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Exceptional leadership, team development, and change management skills
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Excellent communication skills, written and oral
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Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, OH&S and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times
Desirable:
- Proficiency with Microsoft office computer applications
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Previous experience in Local Government
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Excellent technical/operational skills and expert knowledge of the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Local Government Act
Further Information: Paul Rofe, Chief Financial Officer on 02 4653 3241
Closing Date for above position: 09/03/2026
