This recently created role will lead financial stewardship, governance and assurance across a complex Commonwealth corporate NFP entity. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and joining the Executive Management Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership with substantial autonomy and direct influence over the CLC's financial direction, governance and performance. You will lead a broad range of functions including financial stewardship, procurement, grants, assets, audit, statutory reporting and financial risk so the CLC can manage its resources transparently, efficiently and effectively and fulfil its responsibilities to Aboriginal people across the region.

Key responsibilities

Lead the setting of long-term financial direction and provision of clear advice on financial performance, sustainability, risk and investment priorities

Maintain financial governance policies, internal controls and assurance arrangements aligned with the PGPA Act, PGPA Rules and relevant Commonwealth frameworks

Direct procurement, tendering and grant processes, with a strong focus on probity, transparency, contract administration and value for money

Oversee financial and statutory reporting, lead internal and external audit activity, drive timely remediation of findings and provide support for the Audit and Risk Committee

Maintain executive oversight of the asset register, remote infrastructure and capital equipment, including compliant valuation, decommissioning and disposal

Develop the Finance function, including effective partnership with the Financial Controller and oversight of finance services for the Aboriginal Associations Management Centre





Provide insight and contribution to enterprise planning, policy, performance reporting, risk management and continuous improvement as a member of the Executive Management Team

Build financial understanding and accountability across business units and support the employment and development of Aboriginal staff

Advise the Chief Executive Officer, Council, Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Management Team on strategic finance related matters

About you

Relevant tertiary qualifications and current membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or the Institute of Public Accountants

Executive-level experience setting financial strategy and leading financial management across a complex organisation

Sound knowledge of the PGPA Act and related Rules, together with an understanding of the Australian Public Service operating environment

Demonstrated expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, audit, procurement, tenders, grants, asset management and regulatory compliance

Extensive experience with financial systems, policy development and the practical implementation of compliant financial processes

Strong judgement, clear written and verbal communication,



and the ability to negotiate and build trust with senior leaders, Aboriginal people, government and partner organisations

A record of leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, setting priorities and delivering organisational outcomes through change

Cultural capability and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people; knowledge of Aboriginal society and contemporary issues in Central Australia will be highly regarded

Current license valid in the Northern Territory

Appropriate Australian work rights; visa sponsorship is not available

15.4 per cent employer superannuation and generous salary packaging through the CLC's public benevolent institution status

Five weeks' annual leave with 17.5 per cent leave loading, plus an annual airfare allowance and district allowance along with a range of additional employment related benefits

Relocation assistance where applicable and short-term subsidised accommodation where available

Training and career development in a nationally significant Aboriginal organisation

About us

The CLC represents and provides a range of key services to Aboriginal people across Central Australia. Under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, it supports land rights, native title, community development, land management, employment and enterprise, sacred site protection and advocacy. Based in Alice Springs, it works across a wide region with communities and traditional owners. Further information about the Council can be found at https://www.clc.org.au/

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