Organisation : Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Location : Perth (Subiaco)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Finance & Accounting
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
Join our Journey:
Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC! AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process.
Initial enquiries: employment@australianwildlife.org
Applications: To submit an application, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.
Please note:
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place in order to apply. Sponsorship is not available.
- Applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a national police clearance, online medical and a values-based assessment.
- If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
- Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, you consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.
AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.
Please quote in application: Senior Financial Controller via Pro Bono Australia.
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