Chief Financial Officer

Employment type: Full Time, Performance-based contract of up to 5 years

Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package, including superannuation and flexible working arrangements

Location: Werribee based

About the role

Whether you measure by the numbers, the team or the pace of growth, there is little doubt that this is a Sector-leading Chief Financial Officer role. As a member of the Wyndham Senior Leadership Team, the CFO plays a critical role in shaping Council's future by providing strategic financial leadership, driving organisational performance and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. This role demands the skills and experience suited to the delivery of Wyndham's strategic vision Wyndham's strategic vision and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and service excellence that supports positive outcomes for our community.

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the CFO leads Council's Financial Services function and provides strategic oversight across Long-Term Financial Planning and Analytics, Accounting and Reporting, Finance Operations, Rates and Debtor Management for circa 135,000 properties in our city and Procurement. Through this diverse portfolio, you will influence key financial decisions across an $8Bn Asset Portfolio, strengthen organisational capability and ensure strong financial governance for almost $1Bn in Revenue, championing long-term sustainability right across our organisation.

With responsibility for a team of approximately 55 employees, you will foster a high-performing and customer-focused culture, strengthening organisational capability and driving continuous improvement across the Financial Services function. A key focus of the role will be developing Wyndham's Financial Sustainability Strategy aligned to Wyndham 2050 and delivering Council's Back to Black program, ensuring Council remains financially sustainable while continuing to invest in the infrastructure, services and facilities required by our growing community.

Our ideal candidate will be a highly qualified finance professional with substantial experience in senior financial management, strategic planning and organisational leadership within a complex environment. You will bring strong commercial and analytical capability, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams. With a track record of delivering innovative solutions, driving organisational performance and building trusted relationships, you will be well positioned to support Wyndham's continued growth and long-term financial sustainability.

What your day will look like

• Providing strategic financial leadership and advice to Councillors, the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Wyndham Senior Leadership Team.
• Leading Council's long-term financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting and sustainability initiatives.
• Providing strategic oversight of financial governance, business partnering and organisational decision-making across Council.
• Leading and developing a high-performing Financial Services team that delivers exceptional services and supports informed decision-making across Council.
• Building strong relationships with government agencies, financial institutions, service providers, industry bodies and other key stakeholders.

What you will bring

• Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in Commerce, Business or a related discipline together with membership of a recognised accounting body such as CPA or CA.
• Significant experience in senior financial management, financial control and strategic planning within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and delivering organisational transformation, service improvement and positive cultural change.
• Strong financial, commercial and strategic acumen, with experience developing long-term financial strategies and delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to provide a trusted voice for elected representatives, executive leaders and external partners.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.

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