Job Category: Administration

Job Type: Full Time

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing primary health care, wellbeing and community services to Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. WWHS is committed to culturally safe, welcoming and high-quality services.

Reporting directly to the Aboriginal Chief Executive Officer, the Corporate Services Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Finance and Human Resources functions, including associated business development, grants and contracts, payroll coordination, workforce development and corporate reporting responsibilities.
The position works in partnership with the CEO and management team to safeguard WWHS’s financial sustainability; deliver effective, compliant and responsive workforce services; strengthen internal controls; and ensure the responsible use of resources in support of WWHS’s strategic objectives.

The Manager leads the relevant teams, oversees complex and confidential financial and employment matters, supports evidence-based executive decisions and drives continuous improvement. The position exercises authority within approved organisational delegations and escalates matters requiring CEO or Board approval.

Position Requirements

Essential Qualifications and experiences:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business management, human resources or a
related field, with substantial demonstrable capability in financial management and people leadership.
- Minimum five years’ relevant senior skilled or management experience, including significant responsibility for finance, budgeting,



management reporting and controls, and leadership of staff or corporate functions.
- Proven ability to oversee financial reporting, budgets, forecasting, statutory obligations, grants and contracts, audit preparation and financial risk management.
- Sound understanding of employment legislation, enterprise agreements and contemporary HR practice, with experience advising on employee relations and confidential workforce matters.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and operational improvements, influence executive decisions and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication, analytical, financial literacy, stakeholder engagement and Microsoft Excel / financial systems skills.
- Commitment to culturally safe practice and effective engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, communities and organisations.
- National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

Desirable

- Postgraduate qualification in business, finance, accounting, human resources or leadership.
- Experience in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, health service or not-for-profit setting.
- Experience with government funding agreements, acquittals, ISO/QMS and organisational governance..
- AHRI membership or relevant industrial relations, leadership or WHS qualifications.

Application Process

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

To apply, please email [email protected] or submit your application online.

For enquiries, contact the Human Resources team on 08 8972 9122.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply!!!

📌 Corporate Services Manager (Katherine)
🏢 Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service
📍 Katherine