The Organisation:
Our client is a respected not-for-profit membership-based organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Western Australians through advocacy, vital services and community support. Locally run and in Western Australia, they have a statewide portfolio of independent living villages and state of the art, fully accredited aged care facilities.
Supported by a clear and ambitious growth strategy, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase, expanding its services and broadening access to affordable, high‐quality lifestyle options to meet evolving community needs.
The Position:
As Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role as part of the Executive Leadership Team, guiding the organisation's financial sustainability, governance and long‐term strategy. This position offers both strategic influence and hands‐on engagement in a purpose‐driven environment.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Lead financial strategy, planning and analysis to support organisational sustainability and growth.
* Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely management and statutory reports.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.
* Manage financial audits, treasury, accounting, tax, procurement and commercial activities.
* Provide high‐quality financial advice to the CEO and Board.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, auditors, financial institutions and key external stakeholders.
* Strengthen internal financial systems, controls and risk management frameworks.
* Contribute to organisation‐wide strategy as a key member of the leadership team.
About You:
You are a values‐driven senior finance leader with proven experience operating at Executive or CFO level. You bring sound judgement, commercial acumen and a collaborative leadership style. You will also possess:
* CPA / CA qualification (or equivalent).
* Strong technical knowledge of financial, accounting, audit and compliance practices.
* Experience within the Aged Care Sector is essential.
* Proven experience leading finance transformation and change initiatives that drive organisation‐wide impact.
* Demonstrated ability to elevate board‐level financial reporting, delivering clear, transparent insights that engage and guide the Board through complex financial narratives.
* High‐level analytical and problem‐solving capability.
* Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‐on when required.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
* A leadership approach grounded in integrity, respect and accountability.
For more information about this opportunity, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing **********@lesterblades.com.au. After reviewing the Prospectus, you can make further confidential telephone enquiries to Lester Blades' Partners, Jemma Buckner or Craig Dawson at +61 8 9221 0744.
Applications to be made in Word format to ************@lesterblades.com.au quoting Reference LB303354 before 8am on Monday 9th February 2026. Please include a one-page cover letter addressing the key criteria.
Candidates' rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.
Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.
ABOUT LESTER BLADES
Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search and board advisory firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEOs and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles