Finance Lead for National Parks — Strategic Budgets & Revenue

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW); West Arnhem Region; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Financial Leadership and Budget Management professional to oversee Kakadu National Park’s budgets, revenue streams and procurement, in partnership with the Business Manager and Park Management Team.

You will provide high-level financial guidance, build robust governance processes, and drive improvements across budgeting, reporting, and compliance while supporting joint management with Aboriginal Traditional

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of budgets across Kakadu National Park with the Business Manager.
• Provide high-level financial advice to the Business Manager and Park Management Team.
• Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare complex financial reports, forecasts, and budget submissions.
• Monitor expenditure and revenue to align with objectives.
• Support annual budget planning, monthly forecasting and year-end processes.
• Oversee revenue collection processes for park passes and other streams.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and cash procedures.
• Review reconciliations and reporting for accuracy.
• Identify improvements to revenue management systems and processes.
• Lead procurement activities per Commonwealth rules and policies.
• Advise on procurement processes, contract administration and purchasing.
• Develop and review Deeds of Standing Offer and Period Contracts.
• Evaluate procurement proposals ensuring value-for-money.
• Monitor supplier performance and risk management.
• Interpret and review financial, procurement and admin policies.
• Provide advice on legislative and policy requirements.
• Prepare complex correspondence, ministerial briefs, reports and business cases.
• Drive continuous improvement to governance and performance.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and implement recommendations.
• Build relationships with Aboriginal Traditional Owners, staff, contractors, agencies.
• Support joint management principles of Kakadu National Park through engagement.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees.
• Represent the function in meetings and stakeholder forums.
• Supervise and develop a small team of finance and administration staff.
• Allocate work and provide constructive feedback.
• Promote capability through coaching and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Contribute as an active member of the Park Management Team.
• Promote safe work practices under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and departmental requirements.
• Ensure staff operate within safe work procedures and risk management frameworks.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture across the park.

Job description

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Financial Leadership and Budget Management professional to oversee Kakadu National Park’s budgets, revenue streams and procurement, in partnership with the Business Manager and Park Management Team.

You will provide high-level financial guidance, build robust governance processes, and drive improvements across budgeting, reporting, and compliance while supporting joint management with Aboriginal Traditional