The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the Executive Director of Finance and Diocesan Services Commission. This pivotal executive leadership role is focused on the financial stewardship and long-term sustainability of the organization, which operates across a diverse portfolio including parishes, schools, property, community services, and ministry operations. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Diocesan Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership, and will be responsible for strengthening financial reporting, governance, and organizational capability.
Key priorities for the role include leading finance systems improvement, identifying opportunities to diversify income, and driving strategic outcomes from the organization's property portfolio. Applicants for the CFO role at the company should be accomplished in their field, with a background as a CFO or senior finance executive in a complex,
multi-stakeholder environment. The ideal candidate will have executive leadership experience within a religious organization, aged care, community services, education, or a similarly complex NFP environment.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, governance experience, and the ability to influence at executive and board levels are essential. The role requires a leader with a collaborative and authentic approach, capable of leading a multidisciplinary corporate services team and contributing to significant strategic discussions. Qualified qualifications such as CA or CPA are expected, and a genuine alignment with the values and mission of the organization is paramount.