* Lead, innovate & help shape this high growth community

* Significant leadership and strategic management opportunity

* $200,000 p/a plus package (TEC)

Join the City of Playford as our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and experience a role unlike no other in local government. City of Playford is a vibrant, fast growing community at the forefront of innovation and transformation in South Australia.

As a visionary CFO, you will lead financial strategy in a council that values bold thinking, sustainability, and community impact, making this a truly rewarding leadership opportunity.

As a key advisor to the General Manager Corporate Services, CEO and Council, you will play a pivotal role in stewarding public resources, fostering innovation and technology, and ensuring financial sustainability for this growing community.

Leading a large, multidisciplinary finance team of approximately 30 staff, and a high impact portfolio with oversight of a $165m operating budget and $2.5b asset base, you will be responsible for:

Leading the development and delivery of long-term financial strategies aligned with community and organisational priorities

Playing a key role in guiding Council on major infrastructure and investment decisions

Ensuring robust financial systems, governance, compliance, and reporting are in place and are in line with legislative and audit requirements

Driving financial performance, sustainability, and innovation across council operations

Providing strategic leadership across financial management, rates, procurement, and risk management

Building capability and fostering a high performance and service focussed finance team and culture

Acting as the key finance representative at Council Meetings and Audit and Risk Committee Meetings.

You are a dynamic, values driven finance executive with a track record of success in managing large teams and complex budgets. Your collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and sound commercial acumen will position you to make a meaningful impact.

Ideally you will bring:

CA/CPA qualifications with extensive senior leadership experience

Proven ability to lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting at an executive level

Strong understanding of public sector governance, accountability, and community value creation

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, inspire, and communicate with diverse stakeholders

Experience in local government or similarly complex, publicly accountable environments is highly desirable.

Please apply online via the Seek advertisement and quote reference COP240625 on or before 12 midnight 11 July 2025. Enquiries are most welcome and/or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via [email protected]