Director of Finance and Infrastructure

Description

Director of Finance and Infrastructure

1 Full-Time  Fixed Term

Based in Cairns

Salary:  Common Law Contract

Wuchopperen Health Service

  ‘A culturally dynamic community where everyone thrives in health and wellbeing’.

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns. 

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen: 

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:

• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
• 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata.
• Commitment to professional development.
• EAP for employees and family members.

About the role:

The Director of Finance and Infrastructure provides strategic leadership across the organisation’s finance, asset management, and information technology functions. The role is responsible for ensuring robust and sustainable financial and asset management practices that support organisational objectives, including oversight of payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, fleet operations, facilities maintenance, risk management, and insurance.

The position leads and supports a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and review operational activities that deliver financial and digital strategic outcomes. It is also responsible for safeguarding organisational assets, facilities, grounds, and technology systems across owned and leased sites, ensuring they remain secure, operational, and fit for purpose while maintaining a safe and productive working environment.

The DoFI contributes to the Board of Directors’ Finance, Audit and Risk Subcommittee (FARS) by providing timely financial reporting, strategic advice and assurance to support informed oversight and decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic objectives, including financial modelling and analysis, assessment of growth and expansion opportunities, and evaluation of the financial implications of organisational initiatives.
• Manage all accounts, ledgers and financial reporting ensuring compliance with accepted accounting standards, grant funding, regulatory and audit requirements;
• Develop and oversee operational and capital budgets in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team (SLT), regularly monitoring performance against approved budgets and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial reports and effectively communicate complex financial information, insights, and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-Committee (FARS) and Board of Directors.
• Optimise the organisation’s financial position through effective cash flow management, investment oversight and the identification of opportunities that support strategic growth and long term sustainability.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and internal controls that promote operational efficiency, ensure compliance and safeguard the integrity and accuracy of organisational data.
• Provide strategic leadership, direction and oversight of the Information Technology and Infrastructure functions, ensuring systems, networks, facilities and digital services are secure, reliable and aligned with organisational priorities..
• Lead and support the Information Technology and Infrastructure teams to plan, implement and continuously improve technology and asset management initiatives, fostering a high-performing culture awhile ensuring effective service delivery, innovation and risk management.
• Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Work within Wuchopperen’s Policies and Procedures including the Staff Code of Conduct and the Work Health and Safety requirements and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
• Other duties as required, within your skills, experience and capacity.

Core Capabilities:

• Assessment of merit for this role will be based on the knowledge, skills and experience, potential for development and personal qualities. The competencies listed below are considered to the most critical for success in this role.
• For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:
• Proven strategic leadership and operational success in a complex finance, information technology and asset management function, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills and the ability to manage projects, exercise sound judgement, make decisions on accurate and timely analyses and develop effective strategies to achieve objectives.
• Extensively developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders as well as effectively advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen.

Qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, and Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and membership of relevant professional body.
• Experience at a senior finance level, managing up to 10 staff, with at least a $30m enterprise, preferably in a for-purpose, not for profit organisation.
• It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B.
• It’ is recommended for the employee to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• It is a condition of employment that all employees are holders of a current and valid ‘blue card’ or Working with Children Check. This is at your cost. Employment cannot continue or commence if you do not have a ‘blue card’ or if your ‘blue card’ is withdrawn or disqualified.
• Possession of a current CPR certificate or commitment to obtain within the first six weeks of employment is essential.
• Possession of a current Queensland “CA” class driver’s licence is essential.
• Commitment to work within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control including a willingness to develop the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• All employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, students, visitors, volunteers and fellow staff members. Employees must report any hazards or incidents, co-operate in emergency drills, undertake Workplace H&S training as required, and lodge risk assessments for all external and internal risk activities.
• Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the client information management systems.

Requirements:

• Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people).
• Proof of qualifications is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Possess a current driver’s licence.
• A commitment to adhere to Wuchopperen’s policies and procedures.

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.

Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government’s Blue Card Services website for more information.

How to apply:

To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities and an up-to-date Resume including two referees and complete the screening questions provided from Employment Hero.

For more information contact Kayla, Director of Finance and Infrastructure on ************

Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 9th November 2026