Located at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula, Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation that represents the Bunurong Traditional Owners and community. BLCAC was formed in the late 1990s by a small group of Bunurong Elders and warriors to provide representation on Bunurong Country, particularly around cultural heritage management and protection. The corporation was registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in 2000 and since then, membership has grown to over 250 members.   

BLCAC is the Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) for and on behalf of Bunurong People, who are now recognised as the Traditional Owners of their lands and waters across greater Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, and the Bass Coast. 

The organisation is currently undergoing a period of positive change with increased transparency and accountability.

For more information please see our website.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, your focus in this position will be the operational management of all financial services, administration and associated support services to ensure the achievement of the BLCAC’s strategic plan.

Your key objectives include to:

• Ensure the sound financial performance of the organisation by supporting each business unit with financial budgets, robust management accounting and capability development;
• Ensure the organisations taxation and legal obligations are met in accordance with our regulatory and statutory requirements;
• Ensure sound decisions are made across the organisation in relation to capital and operational expenditure;
• Monitor and ensure continuous improvement across each business unit; 
• Manage the delivery of administrative, finance and other business services to the organisation; and
• Manage external contractors who provide business services to the organisation egIT contractors.

selection criteria

You will need extensive senior finance experience in managing a medium to large multi-faceted finance or accounting environment in the not-for-profit sector. You will also need:

• Qualification in Business, Management, Commerce, Accounting or related discipline
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Cultural awareness and a demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.​
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and other statutory requirements.
• Sound experience in applying for and managing government funding
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• High level interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Analysis and problems solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• High level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Appointment to this position will be subject to a National Criminal History Record Check clearance. Two reference checks will be required including one recent supervisor.

We offer an excellent range of benefits including:

• An opportunity to work with a passionate team who are looking to grow;
• A competitive salary of up to $150,000 plus super and benefits for the right person;
• An opportunity to really make a difference to the communities we serve.

Bunurong people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For a copy of the position description please contact Kelli Dragos, Abundance Human Resources at [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Financial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.