Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people?
Here’s your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Mid North Coast.
About the Role:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of Biripi’s financial management, ensuring the organisation’s financial sustainability, accountability, and compliance with all relevant legislation, funding agreements, and accounting standards. The CFO will oversee financial governance, reporting, audit, budgeting, asset management, and risk functions, ensuring decisions align with the organisation’s strategic plan and community priorities.
The key objectives of the role include:
- Advise the CEO and Board on all financial matters, providing clear, evidence-based insights to support informed decision-making
- Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial strategies aligned with Biripi’s 5-Year Strategic Plan.
- Ensure compliance with AASB, ACNC, and ORIC reporting standards and statutory obligations.
- Support organisational growth through sustainable financial modelling, risk forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger integrity, cash flow management, and reconciliations.
- Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Board, CEO, and funding agencies.
- Ensure all funding acquittals, BAS, PAYG, and superannuation obligations are submitted accurately and on time.
- Coordinate the preparation and completion of annual external audits and liaise with auditors, funding agencies, and regulators.
- Maintain and implement financial policies in line with ORIC governance and ACNC standards.
- Oversee internal controls, delegations of authority, and compliance with the CATSI Act, Fair Work Act, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) governance requirements.
- Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with CEO, ELT & Board.
- Oversee funding agreement management, ensuring compliance with grant deliverables, acquittals, and expenditure tracking.
- Lead and mentor the Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cultural respect.
- Build capability across business unit managers to understand and manage program budgets effectively.
Essential Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
- Full professional membership (CPA or CA).
- Minimum 5 years’ senior finance leadership experience, preferably in a not-for-profit, Aboriginal, or health/community sector organisation.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-program budgets exceeding $10 million annually
- Proven ability to interpret and apply AASB, ACNC, and CATSI Act financial governance requirements.
- Strong analytical, forecasting, and strategic financial planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with Board members, Elders, and funding agencies in a culturally safe and respectful manner.
- Demonstrated leadership of high-performing finance teams.
- High proficiency in financial systems (e.g., MYOB, Xero, Excel, Employment Hero).
Familiarity with Commonwealth and State funding programs (IAHP, PSP, CHSP, MoH, etc.) and understanding of local Biripi cultural protocols and community priorities is highly desirable.
Benefits and Culture:
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre is an organisation that prides itself on rewarding dedicated hard work, and as such, would like to offer a wide range of benefits to the ideal candidate.
- A rare leadership role with impact on cultural, social, and economic outcomes.
- A culturally safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, with opportunities for growth.
- Salary Packaging options are available as a Not-For-Profit Organisation, as well as Meals & Entertainment and Leisure & lifestyle Cards
- Attractive Remuneration Package
- Paid Parental Leave: New Paid Parental Leave available for permanent employees.
This position is one that offers real opportunities for career progression, development and growth.
If this interests you,
Apply Now!
Please apply via seek with a current resume and a cover letter.
Note: Position advertisement will remain available on Seek until the position is filled and we reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the advertisement period.
This is a desired designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Proof or Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required from the successful applicant.
For more information or queries relating to the role, email the People and Workplace Culture team at PWC@biripi.au.
