Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Department Of Corporate And Digital Development Full time
Job Title: Chief Finance Officer

Join the Department of Corporate and Digital Development as a key member of our executive leadership team. As Chief Finance Officer, you will provide expert strategic financial advice and leadership to ensure strong financial stewardship and governance of our agency's budget.

About the Role

This is a critical role that requires a high-level of expertise in financial management, budgeting, and governance. You will be responsible for driving a culture of achievement and continuous improvement, ensuring strong financial stewardship and governance of our agency's budget to meet strategic priorities and ensure the agency meets revenue and expenditure targets and tax obligations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert strategic direction to budget development and management strategies, policy development, and allocation of financial resources.
  • Drive and influence a responsible financial management culture throughout the agency.
  • Liaise and manage the interfaces for central services with NT Treasury and other agencies.
  • Manage agency financial and budget risk through implementation and oversight of control processes.
  • Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance for the financial function, including management of the Department's accounting and budget reporting requirements, statutory reporting, policies, standards, and processes.
Selection Criteria
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary financial and taxation legislation and accounting standards that impact on accounting and financial procedures and practices in a public sector context.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience in public administration, corporate governance, and Government decision-making frameworks.
  • High-level competency in reporting, analysis, and interpretation of financial data, and the use of associated accounting packages and spreadsheets.
  • Executive-level interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and report writing skills.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, or business, and membership of a professional accounting body, such as CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
  • Post-graduate qualifications in relevant areas, such as law, business, leadership, and management.

Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit our website at DC Department of Corporate and Digital for more information.



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