• C-Suite Level Role

About SHARC

My client, the Self-Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) is peer-led (lived experience led) community-based organisation with a unique approach to helping people affected by substance use and gambling. SHARC combines mutual self- help and social support with professional therapeutic approaches. SHARC envisions a world where all people affected by the impact of addiction can proudly and openly seek help, help each other and demonstrate the living proof that recovery is possible.

Since its establishment in 1995, SHARC has lived its Mission Statement, helping to create transformation for countless individuals, families and communities impacted by addiction.

SHARC’s programs include recovery support services for youth and adults, help for families affected by drug use problems, advocacy services for people who use drug treatment services and peer workforce development programs. We have earned a reputation as an innovative and successful service with a commitment to helping people to help themselves.

Why Work for SHARC?

SHARC is at a pivotal point of its evolution, having grown significantly over the past 2 years, increasing its service offering and consolidating its place as an important voice to government and the broader community for those with lived experience of drug and alcohol addiction.

We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment; and as member of our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to meaningful change. You will work on cutting-edge projects and make a positive impact on the lives of the communities we work with. At SHARC, we value the balance of a hybrid work environment. We're looking for someone who can ideally join us in the office for a minimum of three days per week, though we're open to discussing alternative arrangements to suit your needs. It is worth noting that many of SHARC's employees choose to work in the office due to the positive and collaborative atmosphere - this doesn't mean you have to do the same, just that this is a factor to consider in terms of the building relationships in the role.

The Role

In this newly created CFO level role the Finance, ICT and Contract Manager will play a crucial role in providing strategic leadership for the corporate and financial governance of SHARC. Reporting to the CEO and working with the Senior Leadership Team, this executive leadership role is responsible for identifying and implementing growth strategies aligned with the organisation's future direction. You will oversee all internal and external accountabilities related to finances and ensure that they are met on time and to a high standard. This includes providing financial insights, forecasts, and analysis, advising on information technology strategy, managing financial risk, projects, governance, and compliance, and overseeing contract management. You will also coach other managers on budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting, and has a Senior Bookkeeper as a direct report.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a positive workplace culture and frameworks to meet operational and strategic outcomes for the organisation.
• Provide financial advice and analysis to the Board of Directors and CEO on all strategic and operational aspects of financial management.
• Lead collaborative financial planning processes and ensure effective planning cycles are aligned with the organisation's strategic directions.
• Implement financial and corporate management systems to increase efficiency, accountability, transparency, and decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, stakeholders, and partner organisations.
• Explore and support business and growth opportunities, manage contracts, and oversee projects.
• Ensure appropriate systems, processes, cyber-security, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and tested regularly to protect and maintain the integrity of the organisation's network, systems, and data.

What Will You Bring?

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our team as a Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will possess tertiary qualifications and CPA/CA accreditation, along with a proven track record in senior leadership positions. You will be expected to demonstrate exceptional financial management skills, including expertise in compliance, taxation, asset management, and legal matters within a complex organisation.

As a strategic thinker, you should possess excellent problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal skills that enable you to establish meaningful relationships and form strategic partnerships. Moreover, we are looking for someone with outstanding organisational, negotiation, project management, and people management skills, who is dedicated to working collaboratively within our executive leadership team.

Most of the workforce at SHARC is comprised of people who have a lived experience of addiction either as a consumer or family member. Applications from people with a lived experience will be highly regarded, although this is not an essential criterion.

While not required, prior experience as a Company Secretary and/or completion and graduation from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course would be a valuable asset. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and believe you meet the criteria for this position, we would love to hear from you.

SHARC are open to considering a .8 FTE reduced week for the right candidate.

Please see how to apply below.

 If you would like the full Position Description please contact Ari via the details below.

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Ari Siggins, Managing Director of The Curiosity Company at [email protected] using the subject line: Finance, ICT and Contract Manager - Self-Help Addiction Resource Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0493 601 552.