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Chief Financial Officer - Wellington

Bururong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

Located in the beautiful Central Western Slopes region of NSW, Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) aims to empower targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take control of their individual, family and community health and wellbeing needs through the community-controlled model. Our main services are located in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs   

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

For more information please see our website: www.wachs.net.au 

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 WACHS’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 reporting 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 the 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.

You will need extensive experience in managing a medium to large multi-faceted finance or accounting environment and sound experience in applying for and managing government funding. You will also need:

  • Qualification in Business, Management, Commerce, Accounting or related discipline
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and other statutory requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to engage & work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities
  • 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:

  • Non-profit status with salary sacrifice available to reduce tax and increase your take home pay
  • An opportunity to really make a difference to the communities we serve

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

To find out more please contact Kelli Dragos, Abundance Human Resources on 0419 419 554.

A position description is attached.

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