‘A culturally dynamic community where everyone thrives in health and wellbeing’.

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:

- Market-competitive salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
- 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata.
- Commitment to professional development.
- EAP for employees and family members.

About the role:

The Director of Finance and Infrastructure provides strategic leadership across the organisation’s finance, asset management, and information technology functions. The role is responsible for ensuring robust and sustainable financial and asset management practices that support organisational objectives, including oversight of payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, fleet operations, facilities maintenance, risk management, and insurance.

The position leads and supports a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and review operational activities that deliver financial and digital strategic outcomes. It is also responsible for safeguarding organisational assets, facilities, grounds, and technology systems across owned and leased sites, ensuring they remain secure, operational, and fit for purpose while maintaining a safe and productive working environment.

The DoFI contributes to the Board of Directors’ Finance, Audit and Risk Subcommittee (FARS) by providing timely financial reporting,



strategic advice and assurance to support informed oversight and decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the development and implementation of strategic objectives, including financial modelling and analysis, assessment of growth and expansion opportunities, and evaluation of the financial implications of organisational initiatives.
- Manage all accounts, ledgers and financial reporting ensuring compliance with accepted accounting standards, grant funding, regulatory and audit requirements;
- Develop and oversee operational and capital budgets in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team (SLT), regularly monitoring performance against approved budgets and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
- Provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial reports and effectively communicate complex financial information, insights, and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-Committee (FARS) and Board of Directors.
- Optimise the organisation’s financial position through effective cash flow management, investment oversight and the identification of opportunities that support strategic growth and long term sustainability.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures and internal controls that promote operational efficiency, ensure compliance and safeguard the integrity and accuracy of organisational data.




- Provide strategic leadership, direction and oversight of the Information Technology and Infrastructure functions, ensuring systems, networks, facilities and digital services are secure, reliable and aligned with organisational priorities..
- Lead and support the Information Technology and Infrastructure teams to plan, implement and continuously improve technology and asset management initiatives, fostering a high-performing culture while ensuring effective service delivery, innovation and risk management.
- Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Work within Wuchopperen’s Policies and Procedures including the Staff Code of Conduct and the Work Health and Safety requirements and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
- Other duties as required, within your skills, experience and capacity.
- Assessment of merit for this role will be based on the knowledge, skills and experience, potential for development and personal qualities. The competencies listed below are considered to the most critical for success in this role.
- For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:
- Proven strategic leadership and operational success in a complex finance, information technology and asset management function, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively

📌 Director of Finance and Infrastructure (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Wuchopperen Health Service
📍 Cairns Regional