3rd March, 2026

About the Role

This role will be reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO plays a critical leadership role in driving Barkuma’s financial sustainability, commercial performance and technology capability in an increasingly complex and competitive National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environment.

This is a strategic and hands-on executive role that partners closely with the CEO, Executive and Leadership Team to ensure Barkuma operates with strong financial discipline, commercial insight and fit-for-purpose systems, while maintaining our mission-driven commitment to high-quality, participant-centred supports.

The CFO leads the Finance, Property & Assets and ICT functions to ensure these services actively enable service delivery, organisational growth, operational efficiency, compliance and positive participant outcomes.

As a key strategic advisor to the CEO and Board, you will lead the development and execution of Barkuma’s financial and commercial strategy, ensuring the effective stewardship of diverse income streams including NDIS revenue, government funding and commercial operations.

This role plays an important part in enabling initiatives and processes that support vulnerable individuals, contributing to create positive and meaningful impacts on their lives.

Key responsibilities

Drive long-term financial sustainability through robust modelling, forecasting and scenario planning aligned to NDIS pricing and market conditions
Provide commercially focused advice on pricing, margins, investment decisions, capital allocation and growth opportunities
Oversee financial performance across organisational, program and site levels, identifying risks and opportunities to improve commercial outcomes
Lead core financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable and financial controls
Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory and contractual obligations including NDIS, DSS and statutory reporting requirements
Act as Executive Lead for financial governance, risk management frameworks and external audit processes
In addition, the CFO will successfully implement Barkuma’s ICT strategy, ensuring technology platforms effectively support service delivery, financial management and workforce productivity. You will oversee system availability, cybersecurity, data integrity and digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance and data visibility across the organisation.
The role also provides strategic oversight of Barkuma’s property, procurement and asset management functions to support sustainable organisational growth and effective service delivery.

What you will need be successful in this role:

Significant executive finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation (disability, health or human services experience highly regarded)
Demonstrated experience in a CFO (or equivalent) role
Strong understanding of NDIS pricing, funding models and compliance requirements
Experience managing diverse income streams including government funding and fee-for-service revenue
Proven experience in financial governance, risk management and Board reporting
Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability
Experience overseeing ICT strategy and operations
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights for non-finance stakeholders

Qualifications and Clearances:

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline and CPA or CA accreditation (or equivalent) are essential.
Current NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Current DHS Working with Children check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ (or willingness to obtain)
Appropriate infection control and Child Safe Environments certificate

Special Conditions:

Work rights for Australia
Ability to work at any Barkuma location as directed
Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something amazing.

As an organisation we take the responsibility to protect vulnerable adults very seriously and all staff recruited to work in those areas are required to sign off on and work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks including appropriate security clearance/s.

Benefits of working with Barkuma:

Permanent role with $18,550 salary packaging option
Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave
Supportive, flexible, and diverse team culture
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to a minimum of 6 annual EAP sessions
Free flu vaccination

We encourage diversity and inclusion.

Barkuma is passionate about diversity and is committed to being an equal employment opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.

Are you ready to apply?

Please carefully review and answer all screening questions. You will need to submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of the role on seek portal. Please note that we commence shortlisting candidates as soon as possible and as such early submission of your application is encouraged to ensure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity. With respect, no recruitment agencies please. Candidates must have work rights for Australia. Barkuma is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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