Strategic CFO for Aboriginal Communities

NIT; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 15.4%

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Airfare allowance

District allowance

Relocation assistance

Subsidised accommodation

Professional development

Job summary

The Central Land Council in Alice Springs seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial stewardship, governance and assurance across a complex Commonwealth corporate NFP entity. You will advise the CEO, Council and Executive Management Team on strategic finance matters and strengthen systems to support outcomes for Aboriginal people across Central Australia.

Reporting to the CEO and joining the Executive Management Team, you will drive long-term financial direction, governance, procurement,

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience setting financial strategy and leading financial management across a complex organisation.
• Sound knowledge of the PGPA Act and related Rules, together with an understanding of the Australian Public Service operating environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, audit, procurement, tenders, grants, asset management and regulatory compliance.
• Extensive experience with financial systems, policy development and the practical implementation of compliant financial processes.
• Strong judgement, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to negotiate and build trust with senior leaders, Aboriginal people, government and partner organisations.
• A record of leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, setting priorities and delivering organisational outcomes through change.
• Cultural capability and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people; knowledge of Aboriginal society and contemporary issues in Central Australia will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Setting of long-term financial direction and provision of clear advice on financial performance, sustainability, risk and investment priorities.
• Maintenance of financial governance policies, internal controls and assurance arrangements aligned with the PGPA Act, PGPA Rules and relevant Commonwealth frameworks.
• Direction of procurement, tendering and grant processes, with a strong focus on probity, transparency, contract administration and value for money.
• Oversight of financial and statutory reporting, leadership of internal and external audit activity, driving of timely remediation of findings and the provision of support for the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Maintenance of executive oversight of the asset register, remote infrastructure and capital equipment, including compliant valuation, decommissioning and disposal.
• Development of the Finance function, including effective partnership with the Financial Controller and oversight of finance services for the Aboriginal Associations Management Centre.
• Insight and contribution to enterprise planning, policy, performance reporting, risk management and continuous improvement as a member of the Executive Management Team.
• Building of financial understanding and accountability across business units and support the employment and development of Aboriginal staff.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial strategy

Financial management

Communication

Education

CPA Australia

CAANZ

IPA

Job description

The Central Land Council in Alice Springs seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial stewardship, governance and assurance across a complex Commonwealth corporate NFP entity. You will advise the CEO, Council and Executive Management Team on strategic finance matters and strengthen systems to support outcomes for Aboriginal people across Central Australia.

Reporting to the CEO and joining the Executive Management Team, you will drive long-term financial direction, governance, procurement,