Job Description
Step into a pivotal executive role at Carers ACT for long-term impact.
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Use your financial acumen, strategic leadership and judgement to strengthen financial sustainability, digital capability, and risk and compliance frameworks that enable high-quality services across Carers ACT.
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Lead Carers ACT's financial strategy, digital enablement and risk and compliance functions within our values-driven organisation delivering positive outcomes for carers across the ACT.
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Use your experience and creativity to help drive the organisations significant growth agenda as a key member of our executive team.
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About the organisation
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Carers ACT is the leading for purpose organisation supporting unpaid carers across the ACT.
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Carers ACT delivers a variety of services across both aged care and disability services including respite, group programs, and post-hospital support. Significantly, as the Carer Gateway delivery partner for the ACT region, we connect carers to essential services, emergency support, and practical assistance.
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With strong governance, a professional skills-based Board, and passionate and highly engaged staff, we are committed to building a Canberra that truly "cares for carers".
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About the role
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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership and enterprise stewardship across Carers ACT, with accountability for finance, digital capability, governance, enterprise risk, compliance and property oversight.
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As a key member of the Executive Team and trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, the CFO supports sound decision-making through strong financial management and integrity, effective systems, robust risk and compliance frameworks, and clear, actionable advice. The CFO plays a key role in ensuring Carers ACT is financially sustainable, well-governed and equipped to operate effectively in a complex Aged Care, NDIS and government-funded environment.
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This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic pathway of a purpose driven organisation and position Carers ACT for continued social impact and resilience.
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About You
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You are an authentic,



values-driven financial executive with a proven ability to lead financial operations in complex organisations that combine high-quality service delivery with strong community impact. You bring strategic vision, sound commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to build a high-performing, engaged and inclusive organisational culture within the teams you lead.
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership across finance, IT, governance and quality and enterprise risk functions to support organisational objectives and sustainability. Together these teams comprise 8 staff.
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Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting to support evidence-based decisions.
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Lead strong financial governance, controls and compliance with AAS, statutory, funding and regulatory requirements including ACNC and government grant acquittals.
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Oversee and develop contemporary IT systems that support service delivery, data integrity and operational efficiency.
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Embed robust risk management and compliance frameworks, including internal controls, policy oversight and assurance processes.
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Provide high-quality strategic advice to the CEO and Board and lead engagement with the Board's Finance and Risk Committee.
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Lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Essential Skills and Experience
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CPA or CA qualification, with substantial senior financial leadership experience.
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Strong financial management capability, including accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and organisational sustainability.
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Demonstrated experience in government-funded, grant-based or similarly complex service environments, ideally within the not-for-profit, community, aged care,



health or disability sectors.
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Strong knowledge of financial governance, Australian Accounting Standards, risk management, compliance and audit requirements.
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Demonstrated experience providing high-quality financial, risk and strategic advice to CEOs, executive teams and Boards.
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Ability to analyse and communicate complex financial and risk information clearly and support sound organisational decision-making.
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Experience overseeing ICT, digital systems and associated cyber, data and information governance risks.
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The successful candidate must hold, or be able to obtain, a National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
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Carers ACT Employee Value Proposition
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At Carers ACT, we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment and promoting a strong work-life balance. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following perks:
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Care-Friendly Environment:We prioritise creating a care-friendly organisation where every employee feels supported and included.
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Competitive Remuneration:We offer competitive salaries within the sector, recognising and valuing your skills and contributions.
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Salary Packaging:Take advantage of our NFP salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay, providing you with additional financial benefits.
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Commitment to Learning and Development:We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer various opportunities for learning and development. From formal training programs to informal mentoring, we support your continuous development.
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Free Parking:Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your work commute hassle-free and cost-effective.
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Initial enquiries can be made by contacting the HR team
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Applications close ****, 13th September ****. No late applications will be accepted.
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Carers ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our team, representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
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📌 Chief Financial Officer, Carers Act (Canberra)
🏢 Carers ACT
📍 Canberra