About the role

Somerville has a rare opportunity for a Director of Finance to join our executive team in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Manage the organisation’s financial and accounting policies, procedures and systems including, financial advice on all budgets; banking and financial management, grant management, monitoring of assets register; management of all ATO audit, compliance, internal controls and superannuation requirements; management of organisational audit.

The position also provides advice, support and education to Somerville Managers and Coordinators in the financial aspects of their respective responsibilities. 

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications, including current CPA / CA membership
• Experience in financial and management reporting, accounting and payroll
• The ability to consult regularly with the COO and CEO regarding all pertinent matters for the management of Somerville’s Accounting and Financial Management.
• Experience with quarterly reporting to the COO identifying all areas of responsibility and authority.
• Consult and liaise regularly with members of the Somerville Management Team.
• Prepare for and attend monthly Management Team meetings.
• An ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative professional relationships and networking with all internal and external stakeholders
• Show a commitment to supporting and adhering to Somerville’s Work Health Safety policy and practice, support, interpret and reinforce organisational policies, procedures and safety regulations to all employees.
• Proven creative and effective management, leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Support, interpret and reinforce organisational policies, procedures and safety regulations to all employees.
• Ensure all duties undertaken by staff under your management are carried out in accordance with their respective duty statements and to a high level of professional competence.
• Ensure appropriate representation of the Management Group at relevant internal meetings.
• Represent the Organisation at functions and conferences as requested by COO.
• Attend Board meetings as requested by the CEO.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill in the use of software applications including the full range of current Microsoft Office programs, accounting applications and databases.
• Proven creative and effective management, leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Highly developed written and oral communication, negotiation, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Highly developed organisational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and meet the demands of multiple tasks
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism in the confidential management of all organisational, participant and employee information.
• Commitment to the principles of workplace diversity.
• Commitment to supporting and adhering to Somerville’s policies and procedures including Somerville’s Code of Conduct and NDIS Code of Conduct.

Desirable Criteria 

• Previous experience in the not for profit sector, or a demonstrated appreciation and understanding of community-based organisations.
• Proven creative and effective management, leadership and teambuilding skills.

Employment Requirements

1. Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence
2. Current National Criminal History Check – completed by Somerville
3. Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card)
4. NDIS Worker Screening
5. NDIS Orientation Module
6. COVID- 19 vaccination – with Booster
7. Valid Australian working rights
8. Influenza Immunisation

Culture and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support. 

Next steps

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide an up to date resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications will be reviewed and responded to on submission, please do not wait to apply!

Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are welcome to apply.

No recruitment agencies please.

A position description is attached.