Below is a brief description of this vacancy This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.
Greensborough, Australia
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Permanent full time / Senior Officer
About the role
This isn't your traditional finance role. As CFO, you will be a key leader at Nillumbik Shire Council, shaping its future by providing strategic financial guidance to political and executive stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Culture and Performance, you will drive organisational effectiveness and fiscal responsibility, enabling the delivery of high-quality services and community outcomes.
This is a rare opportunity to broaden your leadership impact across a diverse portfolio, combining Finance, Procurement, Assets, and Strategic Waste and Circular Economy. You will act as a trusted advisor, translating financial insights into sustainable strategies that align resources with our strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities
Lead and develop high-performing teams across the Finance, Procurement, Assets, and Strategic Waste and Circular Economy portfolios.
Ensure long-term financial sustainability through effective planning, forecasting, and investment management.
Oversee budgeting, revenue optimisation, and funding strategies.
Deliver strategic financial advice to executive and political leadership.
Champion accountability and performance, aligning operations with organisational goals.
Manage funding to meet Council's sustainability and community goals.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a dynamic, people-focused leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about making a tangible difference. You will bring:
A CPA or CA qualification and demonstrated experience in a senior financial management role
Proven experience as a senior financial leader, ideally within government or similarly complex sectors
Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills
A track record of delivering organisational transformation and driving value
Expertise in financial governance, risk management, and long-term planning
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach.
This is an exciting time for us, with a new Council Plan and Financial Plan cycle underway. You will have the chance to shape the financial future of our Council, facilitating sustainable service delivery for the community.
If you are seeking a meaningful leadership role where your influence creates real impact at the community level, this is the opportunity for you.
We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.
Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;
Stronger Together - An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
Health and Wellbeing - Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
Mental Health First Aider Workforce - Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further
Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, we have a number of flexible work arrangements to assist with achieving a work-life balance, and professional development opportunities.
Want to know more?
Download the Position Description. For any confidential enquiries, please contact Jeremy Livingston, Director Culture & Performance on or Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.
Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Sunday 24 August 2025
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We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.
Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.
Further information about pay rates areoutlined in our Enterprise Agreement:
For information regarding casual employment opportunitiesat Nillumbik, please see ' Other Opportunities ' or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here
Please note:
Vacancies listed with 'Internal applicants only' are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply.Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via or on Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.
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