Government - Local (Government & Defence)Full timeA strategic leadership role with an opportunity to drive transformationEnable Monash to deliver exceptional outcomes for the communityJoin one of the largest metro councils in Victoria serving a large and diverse communityThe City of Monash is one of Melbourne's largest councils, serving a large and well-established community and providing a broad range of services to its residents and businesses. With a population of close to 200,000 residents (2021) and one of the most culturally diverse cities in Australia with 50 percent of our residents born overseas. Monash is Victoria's largest employment destination outside of the CBD with more than 143,000 jobs offered by the 22,189 businesses operating in Monash. The council is home to world-renowned institutions such as Monash University, CSIRO research facilities, and major healthcare centers like Monash Children's Hospital. Monash is known as the 'garden city' due to the well-loved parks and reserves and Council is committed to preserving this character within the city.As a key member of the Council's leadership team, the CFO will work collaboratively with the wider organisation's leadership group to shape a strategic vision of financial strength and sustainability. Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the CFO will provide supportive leadership to a professional team encompassing financial management and accounting, payroll and revenue, and property. You will ensure the team is embedded across the organisation through effective and deliberate business partnering. Your teams will be seen as enabling and trusted partners to Council's service lines through collaboration. You will have a strong focus on continuous improvement to enhance the overall operations of the portfolio, whilst also contributing to the overall organisational planning and operational capacity at Monash as a member of the Senior Leadership Group. You will support your team's development by creating a positive and empowered workforce that embraces a progressive approach to providing high-quality finance and related support across the organisation with a customer-centric mindset.To be considered for this opportunity, we are seeking a contemporary financial leader who is CA/CPA qualified and has experience working in a large, complex customer-focused organisation. You have significant experience in senior financial management, leading teams, setting priorities, and driving performance. You demonstrate contemporary thinking, political nous, and are adept at forming credible and collaborative relationships with your key stakeholders including elected members, CEO, and executive. You are known for your ability to identify improvement opportunities and your exceptional leadership with a proven ability to cultivate high-performing teams.To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Natasha Diamond on 0412 822 348 or Kate Rowe on 0412 254 802.Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
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