CareerPlan

Chief Financial Officer

Callaghan, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead the Financial Services portfolio and provide expert advice to the Executive, Council, and leadership team on financial strategy, planning, performance, and long-term financial sustainability.

Role type

C-suite Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Builds

Financial strategy, governance, and high-quality financial insights supporting institutional decision-making

Domain

Higher Education / Public Sector Finance

Required skills

Strategic financial management, Treasury, Procurement, Budgeting, Compliance, Financial systems, Organisational transformation, Financial leadership

Preferred skills

Higher education experience, Commercial mindset, Stakeholder management

Technologies

Financial systems

Responsibilities

Lead the Financial Services portfolio, Provide expert advice to Executive and Council, Drive long-term financial sustainability, Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Seniority

C-suite, Strategic Leadership