SOG A $169,552 plus superannuation
Full PBI salary packaging available – adds approximately $6K to your take home pay
Permanent Full-time
Legal Aid ACT is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the role of Chief Financial Officer.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer on all strategic and operational financial matters and is responsible for providing leadership of the Commission’s financial processes. The CFO is expected to be self-motivated and will have a high degree of professional competency and independence. The CFO must maintain the highest integrity and ethical standards.
Central to the role will be budget management, financial and data analysis, preparing regular and ad-hoc reports, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding. The CFO will be expected to oversight the People and Culture section, negotiate funding, manage corporate contracts, prepare business plans and oversight the Information Technology Managed Service Provider.
Externally, the position’s key relationships are with ACT Treasury, Justice and Community Services Directorate, the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, the IT Managed Service Provider and National Legal Aid. The CFO is also responsible for fostering links with stakeholders and other agencies whose functions are relevant and complementary to those of the Commission.
Key Capabilities Essential:
• Ability to interpret, manipulate and understand data relevant to the management and output of Legal Aid
• Excellent attention to detail and a proven ability to prepare accurate, timely and comprehensive reports • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present data in an accurate and concise manner to many differing audiences
• Ability to interpret and apply appropriate legislation.
• Good knowledge and application of relevant accounting standards and principles
• Ability to assess priorities and manage competing deadlines both independently and as a member of a team
• Highly developed leadership skills, managing diverse areas of responsibility
• Initiative, sound judgment and the capacity to respond to requests for assistance in urgent matters while working in a team environment Requirements:
• Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance are essential
• Full working rights in Australia