Located between Cairns and Townsville and nestled between the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, the Cassowary Coast is one of North Queensland's most naturally stunning and culturally rich regions. With 30,000 residents and a strong sense of community consisting of coastal and hinterland regions, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is committed to delivering quality services, sustainable growth, and good governance for its residents and businesses. Council is seeking an accomplished and values-driven Chief Financial Officer to join the leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the region's financial sustainability and long-term prosperity. Reporting to the Director Corporate and Community Services and leading a professional and cohesive team of eighteen, the Chief Financial Officer will oversee all aspects of Council's financial strategy, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, rating and payroll. This is an opportunity to lead a capable and dedicated finance team that takes pride in its work and is eager to continue delivering excellence while embracing innovation and continuous improvement. It also provides an opportunity to support some exciting and large-scale capital projects such as the Innisfail Gateway and Easton Estate Development. As a key advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, elected members, and senior managers, you will provide expert guidance on financial performance, governance, and sustainability. You will ensure that robust financial management practices and clear strategic objectives underpin Council's ability to deliver on its priorities - healthy communities, liveable places, sustainable environments, and a thriving economy. With Council recognised by the Queensland Audit Office for its excellent financial management, your challenge will be to maintain this record while positioning the organisation for the future through sound decision-making, innovation, and capability development. You will bring a strong background in financial management, ideally gained within local government or a similarly complex, high-scrutiny regulated environment. Your ability to navigate complexity, manage political and operational challenges, and provide calm, credible leadership will be critical. You will be confident yet collaborative, able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on engagement, and respectful of the deep knowledge within your team. If you are a steady, strategic, and forward-thinking financial leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join Cassowary Coast Regional Council and help shape a financially sustainable and vibrant future for this unique tropical region. To find out more about the opportunity and application process, BEFORE APPLYING please obtain a comprehensive Candidate Information Pack - visit mcarthur.com.au and enter J8490 in the job search function. For a confidential discussion, call Julie Barr or Rebecca McPhail on (07) 3211 9700. Applications close COB Monday 1 December 2025.
