About Orange City Council

Situated in the Central West of NSW, only 3 ½ hours west of Sydney, Orange is a vibrant and diverse place to live, offering all the benefits of a busy city life in the calm of a regional location. With award winning restaurants and wineries and a vibrant and ever-expanding arts, cultural and music scene you can have the best of both worlds, all within a short drive from your front door.

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive and lasting contribution to our community. With around 800 employees, we are proud to be both for and part of the Orange community — working together to make Orange a better place to live today and into the future.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of Council’s Leadership Team and has responsibility for planning, implementing and leading all financial activities of Council.

The role leads all aspects of Council’s financial services, including long‑term financial planning, budgeting, investment strategy, asset financial oversight, statutory reporting, procurement and audit. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO works closely with the CEO, Directors and Councilors to ensure financial considerations are embedded in strategic and operational decision‑making.

Key accountabilities include:

• Leading and developing a professional, high‑performing team across the four key functions: Procurement & Contracts, Revenue, Financial Services, and the Management Accounting team.
• Providing strategic financial leadership aligned to Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and accounting requirements
• Overseeing Council’s financial performance, investment portfolio, loans and reserves
• Delivering high‑quality financial advice, analysis and reporting to support sound governance
• Maintaining and strengthening financial controls, transparency and ethical stewardship of public resources

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About You

You are a Senior Finance Leader with extensive experience operating at an executive level in complex organisations, ideally within the public sector or a highly regulated environment.

You bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and current or eligible membership of a recognised professional accounting body
• Proven experience leading long‑term financial planning, budgeting, asset and investment management
• A strong track record advising executives and governing bodies on financial strategy, risk and sustainability
• Well‑developed people leadership skills and the ability to foster capability and performance
• Professional judgement, integrity and the confidence to provide clear, independent financial advice

Interested?

Click apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your motivation and suitability for the role.

For a confidential enquiry, contact Scott Maunder, Chief Executive Officer, on 0418 919 120.

Applications close: Sunday 19 April 2026

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.