Director of Finance and Infrastructure

Job Description

Wuchopperen Health Service 'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong' 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: Wuchopperen employees enjoy a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them. 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 is a key position that is responsible for the financial health of the organisation, through leadership, strategy and management of contemporary financial and administrative services. The role will manage and direct daily financial and accounting activities in a timely and accurate manner and assist in developing and updating the financial policies and procedures, including new initiatives. The position will coordinate financial forecasting and budgets and deliver high quality, timely routine and ad hoc financial reports for the Chief Executive Officer, Board and its Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-Committee. The successful applicant must be able to provide: Robust, sustainable financial and asset management strategies and advice (inclusive of payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, fleet, and facilities maintenance, risk and insurance) that are aligned to business objectives; Oversight, leadership and support to a small team, to successfully plan, implement, and review operational activities to achieve financial strategies; Safeguarding Wuchopperen assets, grounds, and facilities (owned and leased) to ensure full operational functionality, including a safe work environment. Key responsibilities: Ensure efficient financial and asset management systems are in place to meet the current and future business requirements of the organisation. Provide leadership and assist in the development of short and long term strategic financial objectives including financial modelling and analysis, opportunities for expansion and projection of future company growth, and their financial implications. Ensure the effective management of all accounts, ledgers and financial reporting ensuring compliance with accepted accounting standards, grant funding and acquittals, regulatory and audit requirements. Assist in the development of organisation and program budgets in collaboration with program owners, executive leads, regularly assessing performance against approved organisational budget, and identify strategies to improve financial performance. Provide timely and accurate financial reports and effectively communicate complex financial information, insights, and transparency to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-Committee (FARS) and Board. Provide high level strategic leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Oversee the annual external financial audit and any specific audits including coordinating the review of financial information in readiness for audits. Maximise the organisation’s financial position through effective cash flow management and appropriate investment strategies identifying opportunities for growth and development. Develop and maintain a suite of policies and procedures to optimise operations across the finance team, ensuring compliance and the integrity and accuracy of data. Ensure adherence to all financial regulations, accounting standards, workplace health and safety, other legal requirements, and maintaining rigorous compliance measures across all operations. Establish and apply stringent, internal financial controls safeguarding against fraud and financial mismanagement. Regularly review existing practices, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement, implementing risk-based mitigation strategies in accordance with wider organisational goals. Ensure the effective management of key projects and provide advice, feedback and input into organisational proposals and initiatives. Uphold and demonstrate Wuchopperen values along with ethical standards in financial and asset management practices and decision-making, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. Mentor and develop team members, ensuring their growth and alignment with Wuchopperen values and organisational goals. Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and gather and record data to monitor performance and assist the ELT with evidence-based decision making. Ensure cash flow is managed effectively, forecasting and monitoring liquidity needs, optimising working capital, and ensuring adequate funding to support ongoing operations and strategic initiatives. 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. Other appropriate duties as required, within skills, experience, and capacity. Core Capabilities: For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate: Proven strategic leadership and operational success in a complex finance 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. Excellent analytical and reasoning skills and the ability to manage projects, exercise sound judgement, make decisions on accurate and timely analyses and develop effective strategies to achieve objectives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders, and work cooperatively with co-workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, and deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. The ability to partner with corporate services, ELT, the CEO, and program leads to achieve effective business objectives and organisational goals. Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen. Qualifications and experience: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in accounting, CA or CPA, and at least 10 years experience at a senior finance level, managing up to 10 staff, with at least a $30m enterprise, ideally in a for purpose, not for profit organisation. Requirements: It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B. It is recommended for the employee to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of qualifications and current registration is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty. It is a condition of employment that all employees are holders of a current and valid ‘blue card’ or Working with Children Check. This is at your cost. Possession of a current CPR certificate or commitment to obtain within the first six weeks of employment is essential. Possession of a current Queensland “C or CA” class driver’s licence is essential. Commitment to work within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control including a willingness to develop the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Ability to use MYOB, Employment Hero, Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the client information management systems. Provide a criminal history check, at Wuchopperen's cost. Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting. Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. How to apply: To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities, up-to-date resume including two referees and complete the screening questions provided through Employment Hero. For more information please contact Joy Savage, Chief Executive Officer, on ph: 4080 1000. Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance. Closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 19 March 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr