General Manager - Finance & Corporate Services
General Manager - Finance & Corporate Services
GBK is seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded General Manager Finance & Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal executive role responsible for driving financial sustainability, leading enterprise financial management, and overseeing the corporate services functions that underpin organisational performance.
This is not a traditional finance role. It is an enterprise leadership position with influence across strategy, risk, capability, and operational excellence.
About Us
Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council (GBK) is the peak body representing Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate across the Torres Strait and Endeavour region. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners to strengthen capability, support sustainable land and sea management, and deliver employment and community programs.
We are a purpose-driven organisation grounded in accountability, integrity, and long-term impact.
The Opportunity
As General Manager Finance & Corporate Services, you will:
Shape financial strategy to support long-term sustainability, investment planning, and organisational growth
Lead enterprise financial stewardship, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance oversight
Maintain strong financial controls, compliance and audit readiness, ensuring alignment with regulatory and funding requirements
Oversee corporate services, including ICT, asset management, business systems, and operational support functions
Drive organisational capability by improving systems, processes and financial literacy across leadership
Partner at executive level, contributing to whole-of-organisation decision-making, risk management, and strategic delivery
This role requires a leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing high-level financial direction with practical execution and system improvement.
About You
You are an experienced senior leader who brings:
Extensive executive-level experience in financial management and organisational leadership
Strong capability in financial stewardship, risk, compliance, and audit frameworks
A track record of delivering clear, decision-grade reporting to Boards and executives
Experience leading corporate or enabling services functions such as ICT, assets, business systems or operations
Demonstrated ability to drive organisational improvement through systems, process, and capability uplift
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
CPA or CA qualification
You are commercially sharp, systems-oriented, and comfortable operating in complex, multi-program environments.
Why This Role Matters
This position sits at the centre of GBK's future sustainability. Your leadership will directly influence:
Financial resilience and long-term viability
The quality of financial oversight and decision-making
Organisational capability and operational effectiveness
The strength of systems supporting community and cultural outcomes
Diversity and Inclusion
GBK is committed to a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you are a strategic finance leader ready to operate at enterprise level and drive meaningful organisational impact, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact peter@hrdynamics.com.au.
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