CareerPlan

Chief Financial Officer

AustraliaFull-time2026-10-18

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

Senior IC Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Builds

Strategic financial plans, governance frameworks, and high-quality financial insights for a regional university.

Domain

Higher Education / Public Sector Finance

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Higher education experience, Adjacent sector experience

Technologies

Financial systems

Responsibilities

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

Seniority

Executive, Strategy & Mentorship