Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
A Meaningful Impact
* Earn a competitive annual salary of $145,000 - $160,000
* Plus super and salary packaging up to $31,800
About Kimberley Land Council
We are Kimberley Land Council, a leading Indigenous organisation dedicated to empowering the self-determination of Kimberley Aboriginal people.
Our mission is to protect country, steward lands, and shape the future of Kimberley Aboriginal communities. We invite passionate individuals to join us in this cause.
The Opportunity
Kimberley Land Council is seeking a full-time Chief Financial Officer based in Broome, Western Australia.
This role oversees the financial operations of KLC, including financial management, budgeting, and compliance to support our strategic objectives.
You will be responsible for:
* Developing best practices for financial processes and workflows
* Managing day-to-day accounting, cash flow, and internal controls
* Coordinating and preparing budgets
* Providing financial advice and reports to the Board of Directors
* Performing risk management through analysis of liabilities, investments, and revenue opportunities
* Managing grant applications, reporting, and compliance with funding agreements
* Ensuring timely preparation and submission of statutory reports and audits
* Supervising procurement and maintaining the Asset Register
* Collaborating with the Senior Management Team to achieve financial objectives
* Maintaining bank accounts and approving payments
* SUPPORTING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES WITHIN THE FINANCE UNIT
* Representing KLC in meetings and liaising with stakeholders
About You
To qualify, you will need relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Financial Management with CPA, CA, or IPA status.
You should have senior-level operational leadership experience in a complex or diverse organisation, preferably in the not-for-profit sector. Experience managing finance, accounting, budgets, and financial reporting is also essential.
We value skills and background including:
* Familiarity with the Sun financial management system
* Understanding of Native Title rights and interests
* Experience communicating effectively with Aboriginal people, particularly in Northern Australia
You will possess exceptional communication skills, a detailed and analytical mindset, strong cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
About the Benefits
Compensation includes:
* Superannuation
* Salary packaging up to $31,800
* Leave loading
* 5 weeks of annual leave
* Relocation assistance of up to $6,000
* Remote area allowance
* Subsidised housing allowance
* Opportunities for personal and professional development
* A unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous communities and work on meaningful projects
* A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment
* The chance to live and work in Broome, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity
Ready to Apply?
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, we invite you to apply today