Chief Financial Officer

Communicare and White Ribbon Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Wellbeing Leave

Paid Parental Leave

FDVA support

Health Insurance & EAP

Job summary

Communicare, a WA-based community services provider, seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, procurement, ICT, risk and compliance across Communicare and White Ribbon Australia. Reporting to the CEO, you will partner with the Board to drive social impact and sustainable growth.

In this senior not-for-profit role, you will shape financial strategy, governance, budgeting, reporting and performance across diverse functions, delivering transformational technology and governance

Qualifications

• CA or CPA accreditation and membership of a relevant professional body.
• Significant senior financial leadership experience in community/not-for-profit environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary corporate services functions.
• Ability to partner with Board Committees, CEOs, and executive teams to provide strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across finance, ICT, projects, property, risk, compliance, and corporate services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead financial strategy, governance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and resource management for sustainable growth.
• Drive digital and technology strategy, including ICT operations, cyber security, innovation, and transformation initiatives.
• Oversee the Project Office to ensure enterprise-wide delivery aligned with strategy, risk management, and operations.
• Oversee enterprise risk, compliance, governance, property, and asset management to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Executive leadership

Education

CA or CPA accreditation

MBA or similar

Job description

As a key member of the Communicare Group Executive, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic leadership across finance, projects, procurement, ICT, property, risk, and compliance. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO partners with the Board and executive leaders to ensure the organisation remains well-positioned to provide social impact to the communities it serves.

With accountability across Communicare and White Ribbon Australia, the CFO ensures effective financial management, regulatory compliance, business resilience, and the delivery of contemporary technology solutions that support organisational performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership across finance, ICT, projects, property, risk, compliance, and corporate services, ensuring alignment with Communicare’s strategic objectives.

Lead financial strategy, governance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and resource management to support sustainable growth and organisational performance.

Drive digital and technology strategy, including ICT operations, cyber security, innovation, and transformation initiatives that improve organisational effectiveness.

Oversee the Project Office, ensuring enterprise-wide projects and initiatives are effectively delivered in alignment with organisational strategy, risk management requirements and operational objectives.

Oversee enterprise risk, compliance, governance, property, and asset management frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stewardship of organisational resources.

Partner with the CEO, Board Committees, and key stakeholders to deliver strategic projects, support informed decision-making, and build a high-performing, collaborative culture.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, with CA or CPA accreditation and membership of a relevant professional body.

Significant senior financial leadership experience in a community and not-for-profit environments, including executive-level responsibility for financial strategy, governance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and organisational performance.

Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary corporate services functions.

Proven ability to partner with Board Committees, CEOs, and executive teams to provide strategic advice, manage risk, drive transformation, and support organisational growth.

Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and communication skills, with experience building high-performing teams.

Experience within the human services, community services, health, aged care, or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded.

Requirements

Current driver’s licence and National Police Clearance. Postgraduate qualifications (MBA or similar) and experience leading ICT transformation initiatives are highly regarded.

What we offer

Generous NFP Salary Packaging:Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

Wellbeing Leave:5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).

Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.

Support for FDVA:Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.

Health and Wellbeing:Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

Professional Development:Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Flexible working conditions: We understand how important this is.

Being part of an organisation that drives meaningful change across WA communities

Who are we?

Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With almost 50 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.

We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.

If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.

Applications close 15 October 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.

Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since 1977 Communicare has been helping create better futures for individuals, families and communities.

In 2020, Communicare acquired White Ribbon Australia. This addition built on Communicare’s strong reputation as a family and domestic violence (FDV) services provider in Western Australia and meant Communicare now offered programs for each type of FDV prevention – primary, secondary and tertiary.