The Coalition of Peaks Secretariat is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Director, Finance to join our team. As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation, the Coalition of Peaks is committed to growing and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in our sector.
We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for our roles.
About the organisation
The Coalition of Peaks is a representative body of more than 80 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak organisations and members who have come together to Close the Gap, in partnership with Australian governments.
We share a belief that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a meaningful say on policies and programs related to Closing the Gap through formal partnerships with Australian governments at all levels.
The Policy and Secretariat Team supports the work of the Coalition of Peaks, providing high level and comprehensive policy and strategic advice to Peaks Members, to support the implementation and monitoring of actions in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
About the Role
This position is being offered on a full-time maximum term contract basis, for 12 months from commencement.
The Director,



Finance is a key leadership role that works collaboratively with the Director of the Office the Executive to oversee the financial operations for the Coalition of Peaks. Reporting to the Executive Director,the Director, Finance leads the planning, management and coordination the financial and accounting activities of the Coalition of Peaks in collaboration with the National Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation as the Policy and Secretariat Team's auspicing body.
About You
You will bring experience managing and leading finance functions in a not-for-profit context and a demonstrated ability to deliver both operational and strategic finance activities, guidance and support.
You'll be a flexible and dynamic leader with robust cultural acumen and an understanding of the Coalition of Peaks' operating environment and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing. Collaboration is at the heart of this role, and you will be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders to support the organisation to meet its financial and strategic objectives while complying with legislative, regulatory, audit, compliance and policy requirements.
next steps
Applicants should review the
Position Description attached
, which includes further details on the key duties and selection criteria.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
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📌 Director - Finance (Canberra)
🏢 Coalition of Peaks
📍 Canberra