Organisation : Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Location : Perth (Subiaco)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Conservation & Environment
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 14 Sep, 2025
About the organisation
AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science, AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.
At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australia’s wildlife and we are united by our determination to protect its unique animals and landscapes. It is our mission to effectively conserve all Australian wildlife and habitats and our vision is for a world where Australia’s biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community.
The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other as a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders.
AWC’s work is guided by the following values. At AWC, we are:
- Accountable – taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
- Informed – working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience
- Respectful – demonstrating care, recognition and integrity
- Dedicated – committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity
- Innovative – applying creative thinking for effective solutions
- Sustainable – delivering long-term financial and ecological viability.
OneAWC ‘a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders. A group of people who all understand AWC’s mission, vision and their role in contributing to the achievement of mission and vision, all connected and working towards a common purpose, guided by a set of shared values’. The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll be a key driver of financial excellence, governance, and innovation across our organisation. Leading a talented finance team, you’ll oversee everything from financial strategy, reporting, compliance, and asset management, through to enabling field operations and supporting our 10-year conservation strategy.
The newly created position of Senior Financial Controller is a critical role in pursuing AWC’s bold new 10-year Strategic Plan, committing to an ambitious, science-led strategy to safeguard more species, protect more land and continue delivering measurable conservation impact.
Success in this role will meaningfully contribute toward transformative conservation outcomes and secure Australia’s biodiversity – the next ten years will decide the future of Australia’s wildlife.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Providing strategic advisor to the CFO and executive team.
- Leading finance operations, reporting, and compliance functions.
- Driving process improvement and technology innovation in finance.
- Managing budgets, forecasts, investments, and cash flow.
- Overseeing asset management and capital planning.
- Mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team.
Critical Competencies:
- Experienced finance leader with strong team management, mentoring, and senior reporting skills.
- Strategic, detail-oriented, and highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Skilled in project management, process improvement, and technology-driven finance solutions.
- Excellent communicator, able to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively while working autonomously.
- Committed to high ethical standards, governance, compliance, and the conservation of Australian wildlife.
Qualifications and Certificates:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA professional designation.
- Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or business.
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check(NCCHC) / Police Check certificate (refresher checks are undertaken every three years and are paid for by AWC).
PLEASE NOTE: The role is primarily based at our Subiaco office, with hybrid work arrangements available under AWC’s flexible work policy.
To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: Senior Financial Controller
Why You'll love working here
Work from home
Referral program
Employee discount
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Financial Controller via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Conservation_and_Environment
