Chief Financial Officer
Executive position responsible for driving change and development; applying best practice principles financial management.
Summary about this job
General/Business Unit Manager
Company: Tiwi Islands Regional Council
Location: Darwin
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-4026-7602
Fax: +61-8-8915-4883
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Detail information about job Chief Financial Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Full time, fixed term contract
- Darwin based initially, with move to Tiwi Islands late 2018
- 6 weeks annual leave
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- The opportunity to make an impactful and lasting difference to our community
- Full time, fixed term contract
- Darwin based initially, with move to Tiwi Islands late 2018
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Subsidised housing
The Tiwi Islands are located 80km north of Darwin in the beautiful Arafura Sea. There are two islands, Bathurst and Melville, with a total land mass of 8320sq km. The islands are home to the Tiwi people, who have a strong affiliation with their land and a distinctive culture and language. There are school and medical facilities on the islands and regular plane, passenger ferry and barge connections to Darwin.
Position details
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads a team across a wide range of services (finance, organisational development, human resources and grants & policy). You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Council, managers and internal/external stakeholders to enable the service delivery and capital programs in line with the Council’s vision.
The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CEO and will be part of the executive team driving change and development. You will apply best practice principles of human resources and financial management. The CFO will support Council policy priorities and will demonstrate ethical behaviour, sustainability, social inclusion, equity and a community first attitude.
Position requirements
To be successful in this role you will have proven experience planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of Council, including direct responsibility for accounting, financing, forecasting, job costing and strategic planning.
You will hold tertiary qualifications and must be able to demonstrate your significant experience and skills in:
- managing corporate programs and projects
- undertaking high level strategic planning
- interpreting legislation
- effective management strategies.
Your experience working in remote communities, with an emphasis on engagement with local indigenous people, will be looked upon favourably.
Application process
For a confidential discussion and a copy of the Position Description please contact the Manager Organisational Development & Change at the Tiwi Islands Regional Council on 0488 155 863. You can also visit http://tiwiislands.org.au/ to learn more about the Tiwi Islands and the Council.
Your application must include a current CV, cover letter and a written response addressing your ability to meet the selection criteria (as referenced in the Position Description). Full working rights in Australia are a requirement for this position.
Please submit your application to:
Please note: third party applications will not be accepted.
Applications close 5.00pm 3 August 2018