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Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Job No: APTAV101331#045
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a young and dynamic institution making a significant impact. Founded on the principles of Catholic social teaching, it aims to promote academic excellence, serve communities, and act as a catalyst for positive change.
With world-class educators and innovative campuses, ACU creates supportive and immersive learning environments that empower students to flourish and grow. The university's influential research and enterprise activities - with social, cultural and economic benefits - develop innovative solutions to issues impacting human dignity and the common good.
Ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide and in the top 10 Catholic universities, the university has seven campuses around Australia, a campus in Rome, Italy, and an online campus - ACU Online. ACU's Vision 2033 presents a strategy which allows students and staff to respond to the needs of a changing world while working to enable flourishing lives, foster thriving communities and forge an ethical future.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and strategic direction of the institution, supporting and enabling the university's mission and navigating complex financial challenges. This includes leading and directing financial risk and governance, strategic financial planning, financial operations, procurement and providing investment and capital allocation advice.
We are looking for an experienced CFO with strong, inclusive leadership skills and extensive experience in a large and multifaceted organisation. The successful candidate will be a highly collaborative and mission-led leader who will work in partnership with portfolios across the university to drive innovation, transformation and improved performance. Experience working within regulated environments should be complemented by outstanding financial acumen and a demonstrated track record in leading positive financial transformation. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the smooth functioning of financial operations and - through alignment of resources, processes and staff - help steer ACU towards sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
By leveraging financial insights, fostering innovation and leading change you will serve as a catalyst for organisational success in a challenging and dynamic higher education environment.
For a confidential discussion or to request the candidate information booklet, please contact Janine Fitzgerald on +61 424 164 765 or at, or Kate Robinson on +61 409 769 560 or at quoting reference RF0238. Applications can be sent to either of the above email addresses and will close on Monday 16 June 2025.
ACU is not accepting candidate applications via this application portal.
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