Corporate Services Manager

Wurli; Katherine; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary health care, wellbeing and community services to Katherine and surrounding communities.

Reporting to the Aboriginal Chief Executive Officer, the Corporate Services Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Finance and Human Resources functions, including associated business development, grants and contracts, payroll coordination, workforce development and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business management, human resources or a related field.
• Five years’ senior professional or management experience in finance, budgeting and reporting with staff leadership.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgets, forecasting, grants/contracts, audit prep and risk management.
• Knowledge of employment law, enterprise agreements and contemporary HR practice.
• Ability to drive strategic and operational improvements and manage priorities.
• Strong communication, analytical and Excel/financial systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Finance and HR functions.
• Safeguard WWHS’s financial sustainability and maintain internal controls.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, statutory obligations, grants and contracts, and audit preparation.
• Lead staff, support workforce development and confidential workforce matters.
• Drive continuous improvement and support executive decision making.

Skills

Financial management

People leadership

Budgeting

Management reporting

Grants & contracts management

Audit preparation

Excel / financial systems

Communication

Compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance/business management/HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing primary health care, wellbeing and community services to Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. WWHS is committed to culturally safe, welcoming and high-quality services.Reporting directly to the Aboriginal Chief Executive Officer, the Corporate Services Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Finance and Human Resources functions, including associated business development, grants and contracts, payroll coordination, workforce development and corporate reporting responsibilities.The position works in partnership with the CEO and management team to safeguard WWHS’s financial sustainability; deliver effective, compliant and responsive workforce services; strengthen internal controls; and ensure the responsible use of resources in support of WWHS’s strategic objectives.The Manager leads the relevant teams, oversees complex and confidential financial and employment matters, supports evidence-based executive decisions and drives continuous improvement. The position exercises authority within approved organisational delegations and escalates matters requiring CEO or Board approval.

Position Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business management, human resources or arelated field, with substantial demonstrable capability in financial management and people leadership.
• Minimum five years’ relevant senior professional or management experience, including significant responsibility for finance, budgeting, management reporting and controls, and leadership of staff or corporate functions.
• Proven ability to oversee financial reporting, budgets, forecasting, statutory obligations, grants and contracts, audit preparation and financial risk management.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation, enterprise agreements and contemporary HR practice, with experience advising on employee relations and confidential workforce matters.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and operational improvements, influence executive decisions and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, analytical, financial literacy, stakeholder engagement and Microsoft Excel / financial systems skills.
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and effective engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, communities and organisations.
• National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in business, finance, accounting, human resources or leadership.
• Experience in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, health service or not-for-profit setting.
• Experience with government funding agreements, acquittals, ISO/QMS and organisational governance..
• AHRI membership or relevant industrial relations, leadership or WHS qualifications.