Sutherland Shire, New South Wales

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Make a Lasting Impact in the Shire

Join Sutherland Shire Council as Chief Financial Officer!

We’re committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of our vibrant and growing community. This leadership role will help shape the future of the Shire by driving our financial strategy and asset management.

As Chief Financial Officer, you’ll lead a dedicated team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the long-term financial sustainability, performance, and stewardship of community assets across the Sutherland Shire. With over 230,000+ residents, your work will make a tangible difference.

Your Role: Strategic, Collaborative, Impactful

It’s a great time to be part of Sutherland Shire Council. We’re committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of our vibrant and growing community. This leadership role will help shape the future of the Shire by managing our Finance, Property & Performance division.

You will provide trusted financial leadership to the CEO, Executive, Senior Management Team, and Elected representatives while building organisational capability, and supporting well‑informed decision‑making across the organisation.

As Chief Financial Officer, you will lead a diverse team of professionals and guide the development and execution of financial services, integrated planning and reporting, business improvement, grants coordination, and commercial and strategic property functions.

A positive attitude and a strategic mindset are critical, with a focus on how we can make a difference and deliver brilliant outcomes for our community. We have an awesome team waiting to kick goals with you, open to change and ready to contribute. It is important that you are a leader that will inspire, coach and develop our teams to be their best.

Reporting directly to the Director Corporate, the Chief Financial Officer will require exceptional leadership capability and proven success in financial management, business improvement and stakeholder management.

How to apply

Review ourCandidate Information PackandPosition Description. Your application will need to include a:

cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and addressing the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages)
current and detailed resume.

For a confidential discussion please contact Cassandra Gronow, HR Business Partnering Manager on 0447 824 500 or emailcgronow@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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