| Job Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Job Type: | Permanent Full Time |
| Location: | Sunshine Coast |
| Classification: | Corporate Services, Executives |
| Client: | Sunshine Coast Council |
| Reference: | 3511 |
| Job Published: | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 05 Mar 2025 |
Job Description
Chief Financial Officer – Sunshine Coast Council
Strategic leadership
Commercial focus
Major growth region
Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial, procurement, property and commercial functions. This is the first true CFO role in a Queensland local government, reporting directly to the CEO and operating at Director level.
With a billion-dollar budget and a rapidly growing population set to exceed 500,000 by 2032, Sunshine Coast Council is at a pivotal moment. The CFO will play a critical role in ensuring financial sustainability while driving commercial innovation, investment partnerships and new revenue streams to support long-term economic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership – Oversee financial management, budgeting and long-term sustainability.
Commercialisation & Investment – Identify new revenue opportunities and forge partnerships to enhance financial resilience.
Procurement & Property – Lead strategic procurement and property management, ensuring value for money and commercial returns.
Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with the CEO, Councillors and external agencies, simplifying complex financial matters for diverse audiences.
Governance & Risk – Uphold strong financial governance, ensuring compliance and financial integrity.
Who We’re Looking For:
This role demands a highly capable and influential leader with experience in local or state government, treasury or complex financial leadership. Key attributes include:
Proven ability to develop and execute financial and commercial strategies.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, particularly with non-financial audiences.
A track record in leading large-scale financial operations and driving commercial outcomes.
Experience in investment partnerships, procurement strategy and financial governance.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of one of Australia’s most dynamic regions, with major contributions to the 2032 Olympics and regional infrastructure growth.
Remuneration: $320K – $350K + benefits.
Please download the Executive Applicant Pack and view the Position Profile and Essential Skills and Experience before submitting your application.
Applications close Wednesday 5 March 2025.
