Organisation : CLCAC
Location : Brisbane (Cairns)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
CLCAC was established 38 years ago in Burketown to represent the rights & interests of Traditional Owners. Our members are drawn from nine language groups whose traditional lands & waters are located in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria. As the recognised Native Title Service Body for the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria region, CLCAC performs statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the Native Title Act 1993. An elected Board determines the Organisation’s priorities and monitors the progress of native title applications and oversees operational activities and general governance.
CLCAC supports native title, PBC economic development & ranger programs in Burketown, Normanton, Gregory & Mornington Island.
Our vision is to be the leader of sustainable indigenous community development in the lower Gulf region where our people are self-determined and empowered to take control of country, culture and their economic future. Our core values include Unity, Leadership, Integrity and Commitment.
About the role
As the Senior Finance Officer, you will be required to provide direct support to the Deputy CEO/Corporate Services Manager by supervising the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of the financial and administrative support team within the Corporate Services Unit, prepare timely monthly reconciliations and management reports, assist in the preparation of project budgets and financial reports including acquittal reports and annual Financial Statements and coordinate the annual Independent Audit.
The successful applicant for this role will be someone with relevant tertiary level qualifications, experience supervising a team and who is dynamic, relationship and outcome focused with excellent communication skills and who shares our core values and who will work to support our vision and delivery of our key objectives.
What we offer:
The position is a full-time position based in our Cairns Office:
- Salary of up to $95,264 per annum to be negotiated depending on skills and experience, plus 5 weeks annual leave;
- Support with Professional Membership fees and professional development opportunities to ensure your qualification and skills remain current; and
- The CLCAC is a Private Benevolent Institution: Salary Sacrifice arrangements and Meal Entertainment Benefits are available.
To Apply:
To be considered for this role applications must be submitted directly to hr@clcac.com.au by the closing date and must include:
- A covering letter (1 page only);
- A separate attachment outlining your experience against the Selection Criteria (no longer than 2 pages); and
- A current resume, including the names and contact details of at least two referees (no longer than 4 pages).
Selection Criteria:
- A Tertiary Degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent;
- Experience to a high level with MYOB Accounting software or similar;
- Experience with accounting processes and the ability to prepare financial reports, acquittals and budgets;
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising a team;
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous stakeholders, senior managers and other key stakeholders; and
- Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills and the ability to priorities to meet impending deadlines and recurring priorities.
Please ensure your application is marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and addressed to:
Bronwyn Morgan
HR, OHS Compliance and Training Coordinator
PO Box 6662
Cairns QLD 4870
Or email to: hr@clcac.com.au
Applications close 5pm AEST 18th July 2022
To obtain a copy of the full Position Description please contact Bronwyn Morgan on 07 4041 3833.
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Sector: #Indigenous
