• Dynamic NGO
• Location: 3 Albert Coates Lane. Melbourne CBD
• Salary Packaging
• Classification: Level 1
• Reporting to: Chief Executive
• Permanent, Full Time

About Us:

WaterAid is an international not-for-profit organisation. Our vision is a world where everyone everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Our mission is to change lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. 

WaterAid works through supporting local organisations and government authorities to design and demonstrate appropriate and sustainable WASH programs. WaterAid also seeks to influence policy change through governments and other key sector actors to secure and protect the right of poor people, to safe, affordable, water and sanitation services.

Everything we do is shaped by six values: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Courage, Accountability, and Innovation. These values define our culture and unite us globally across the many countries in which we work. The values and standards we uphold are highlighted in our Global Code of Conduct available at www.wateraid.org/uk/publications/global-code-of-conduct. All roles within WaterAid are required to comply with our Global Code of Conduct.

WaterAid is a child-safe organisation and we are committed to protection from sexual exploitation and abuse in everything we do. We recognise that we must meet community expectations and the trust placed in our personnel to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, all roles within WaterAid are required to comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Successful candidates will also be asked to undergo police and other integrity checks.

About the Role

The Director – Finance, People & IT is a key leadership position in the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive (CE), the position leads on developing and implementing our financial strategy to deliver our mission and is responsible for the smooth functioning of operations within WaterAid Australia. The position plays a critical People Leadership role, and works with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and the Regional Leadership Team to champion and sustain the organisation’s culture and commitment to diversity. This includes playing an active role to drive a focus on systems improvements that allow for greater autonomy within country programs, as WaterAid seeks to maximise its locally-led development ambition.

More specifically, the position will be responsible for managing a small high performing team and will be accountable for the following areas:

• Finance
• Information Technology
• People and Organisational Development
• Company Secretarial Duties
• Risk Management Systems
• Policies and Procedures relating to the above areas

As a key executive, with experience in an INGO, you will work to deliver on our ambitions at WaterAid Australia and also contribute to WaterAid’s Global Strategy. Having oversight of the risk management systems, policies and procedures, you will also lead all compliance initiatives, provide advice and support to the Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee and as a Company Secretary.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have senior management and organisational leadership experience, with an ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams and sustain a thriving, collaborative culture. You have a proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

You will have had experience leading the finance, people and IT strategies that enable the organisation to effectively deliver on its mission. You have experience in managing an organisational budget and driving effective financial management.

You will have a high degree of competency working with international colleagues, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will have a sound knowledge of good governance practice and risk management. You have demonstrated experience having oversight of compliance requirements ensure organisational adherence to legal and regulatory standards (including the accounting standards).

Further details on Selection Criteria can be found in Position Description.

For any queries not answered in this document please email [email protected], using the subject line: Director - Finance, People & IT enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially and for shortlisted candidates, permission will be sought before contacting any referees.

WaterAid champions diversity, equality and inclusion and encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.