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Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial operations and drive sustainable growth. This pivotal role ensures financial sustainability, coordinates diverse income streams, and supports the delivery of culturally grounded programs and services. The CFO oversees all financial functions—including budgeting, reporting, auditing, and compliance with funding requirements.
This role is based in Derby, Western Australia. Relocation support is provided to the successful candidate.
Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial operations and drive sustainable growth. This pivotal role ensures financial sustainability, coordinates diverse income streams, and supports the delivery of culturally grounded programs and services. The CFO oversees all financial functions—including budgeting, reporting, auditing, and compliance with funding requirements.
This role is based in Derby, Western Australia. Relocation support is provided to the successful candidate.
About the Dambeemangaddee people:
We are the Traditional Owners of the land and waters along the north-west Kimberley coastline, extending from the Robinson River, just north of Derby to the Prince Regent River in the far north of the Kimberley region in WA. It has been our home for many thousands of years. We carry the cultural responsibilities of our ancestors to look after Country. Our Country is of great conservation significance, home to many threatened and endemic species, mighty rivers, coral reefs, powerful whirlpools, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and more than 700 islands. Dambeemangaddee are part of the Wandjina Woongudd community. We all share a unique body of beliefs and cultural practices we maintain strong connections to our land through our Law, Culture, songs and stories. We visit our Country when we can and have set up homeland communities on our remote coastline. We want to return to Country, live on our homelands, regain control, and teach future generations.
About the Corporation:
Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) is a small, community-driven organisation based in one of the most remote and spectacular regions of the Kimberley. We represent and work for the Dambimangari Traditional Owners, guided by Law and Culture. With a team of over 50, most of whom are Traditional Owners, DAC delivers a wide range of programs and services that support our people, protect Country and strengthen culture. Our key functions include:
* Managing Native Titles and stakeholder engagement (mining, tourism, development)
* Members services in health, education and wellbeing
* Land and sea management, including ranger programs and marine parks
* Cultural heritage and visitor management
* Economic development and remote infrastructure
* Corporate Services (finance, admin, payroll)
About the Role:
As DAC's CFO, you'll provide strategic financial leadership across the organization, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and sustainability in support of community-driven programs and priorities. Key responsibilities include:
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting aligned with DAC's strategic goals
* Prepare annual budgets for the corporation as a whole
* Support team leaders in the management of their annual budgets
* Oversee financial operations including payroll, procurement, and compliance
* Coordinate and streamline income streams from grants, commercial activities, and service delivery
* Ensure compliance with government funding agreements and reporting obligations
* Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board
* Present financial reports at Board and Finance sub-committee meetings
* Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
* Promote culturally safe financial practices and build financial literacy across the organisation
About You:
You are a proactive and professional financial leader with a strong sense of cultural respect, integrity, and confidentiality. You bring:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in senior financial leadership roles, ideally in not-for-profit, Aboriginal-controlled, or government-funded organisations
* Proven experience in managing complex budgets, financial compliance and risk management
* Experience working with Aboriginal communities or organisations (highly desirable)
* Strategic financial planning and analytical expertise
* Proficiency in MYOB, Xero, Excel and ERP systems
* Strong leadership and team development capabilities
* Outstanding communication skills underpinning ability to present financial data to diverse audiences
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
* Commitment to ethical financial stewardship and community accountability
Qualifications & Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance
* CA/CPA or equivalent (desirable)
* Ability to obtain and maintain a recent National Police Clearance and undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting Aboriginal leadership, we'd love to hear from you Learn more about DAC and the Dambeemangaddee people: more information about the position, please email or call
Applications will close at 5:00pm on 1 August 2025. Shortlisting will begin as applications are received.
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a chief financial officer? How many years of accounting experience do you have? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? This job is based in Derby, Western Australia and you will be required to relocate if you are successful in this position. Do you acknowledge this? Do you have experience working within Aboriginal and/or Indigenous-owned organisations? Do you identify as a Dambimangari Person? (Native Title Holder / Traditional Owner)
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