Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater Cairns, Australia Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, stewardship, and performance in a complex, highly regulated service environment. The CFO will advise senior decision-makers on budget and cost pressures, shape financial governance and performance practices, and strengthen risk management and compliance across grants, procurement, contracts, systems, and resources. Responsibilities include developing the finance leadership team, building trusted relationships with executive and funding stakeholders, and leading improvements to data, digital tools, and financial processes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial analysis, modelling, and improvement planning. Candidates should bring senior finance leadership experience in public health, hospital networks, human services, or a similarly complex public-sector environment; an established CFO or experienced Deputy CFO may be suitable. Required expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, statutory reporting, audit, compliance, governance, and financial systems. Applicants should demonstrate sound judgement, strong communication and stakeholder-influencing skills, and a record of leading change, developing teams, and fostering accountability and continuous improvement. Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline are required, along with full membership of a recognized professional accounting body.
Functions:
- Finance
About the Company
A geographically dispersed human services organisation supporting communities across urban, regional and remote settings
Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Type
Government Agency