Chief Financial Officer

Territory Generation • Full-time • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia • 3m ago

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Chief Financial Officer

Position Number 34761 Location Darwin
Designation Executive Contract Officer 3

Reports To (Position Title) Chief Executive Officer

Northern Territory Government

Information for Applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information for applicants and example applications see: OCPE website

Information about Selected If you accept this position, a summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications,

Applicant’s Merit experience, skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further information see: OCPE website
Organisational Context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to
provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory’s trusted and respected energy
services business.

Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are
Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).

We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective, and we are committed to a workplace that supports
people from all backgrounds.

Leadership Responsibilities
As part of the leadership team, you are accountable for building, communicating and achieving the shared vision for Territory
Generation. Key responsibilities:

Share a clear Vision for the future of the organisation;
Place highest priority on organisational goals and anticipate effects of own area plans, actions and decisions on

other departments within the organisation;
Focus • Drive for results – establish high goals for personal and team accomplishments, hold subordinates accountable

for delivery of goals and use appropriate measurement methods to monitor progress; and

Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure, target improvement opportunities and develop realistic

timelines and action plans to achieve agreed goals.

Living the company values – role model for the organisation’s vision and values at all times. Help others

understand the organisation’s vision and values and their importance;

Lead robust governance and ethical business practices, ensuring compliance with laws regulations and

Integrity governance requirements;

Apply the comprehensive use of risk management to identify, assess and implement suitable initiatives to

minimise workplace risk; and

Deliver on commitments.
Actively listen and seek information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations or needs of peers and

stakeholders to better improve relationships;

Check for understanding, concern or ideas and where practicable collaboratively develop support for change

Respect and solutions; and

Appropriately recognise contributions, competencies and potential in others. Look for opportunities to

reinforce, reward or recognise the importance of accomplishment by individuals and teams in supporting the
Values through their actions.

Champion a culture of safety and proactively lead safety initiatives across the organisation ensuring safety KPIs

are established and achieved;

Safety

Challenge unsafe behaviours and recognise good safety behaviours; and
Monitor safety performance ensuring teams take ownership of site and individual performance.
Contribute to the effective conduct of the executive management team by modelling the values and directing

energy to the achievement of the organisations goals and Vision;

Coach and guide others in direct team to accomplish work and team objectives by setting specific performance

goals and following up as necessary;
Teamwork • Hold regular team feedback discussions and creates an impact to direct efforts towards achievements and

results;

Contribute to the ‘One team’ approach by encouraging people to be accountable and take responsibility for

actions; and

Work closely with executive management and direct reports to achieve collaborative outcomes benefiting

Territory Generation.

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Role Responsibilities

You will provide executive level vision and strategic advice and management on Finance and Business Services strategies and issues across
Territory Generation.

1) Provide executive level strategic advice to the Board and Chief Executive and develop and implement corporate policy and strategies
relating to Finance and Business Services, Emergency Management, Insurance and Change Management issues across the Corporation.

2) Develop and implement strategic and tactical responses to Territory Generation’s business objectives.
3) Develop and implement Strategic and Business Plans that support Corporation and Business Unit objectives across the Northern

Territory.
4) Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance are adhered to and undertaken in the prescribed timeframes.
5) Ensure effective internal control processes are in place to manage business risk and achieve strategic objectives.
6) Ensure adequate cash-flows are available to meet the company’s needs and lead the development of innovative finance and tax

strategies for the organisation.
7) Maintain and enhance relationships with key stakeholders to project a positive image of Territory Generation internally and externally.
8) Actively model Territory Generation’s Values and behave in a manner that is consistent with the Code of Conduct in order to drive a

constructive culture.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to provide executive level strategic advice to the Board and Chief Executive and develop and implement corporate
policy and strategies relating to Finance and Business Services and Change Management issues across the Corporation.

2. Extensive financial and reporting skills and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position demonstrating a proven
ability and knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards, and financial management and accountability practices,
particularly in a commercial environment.

3. Demonstrated high level commercial awareness and business acumen and ability to provide strategic and operational advice to key
stakeholders.

4. Proven executive leadership skills with the ability to obtain wide support and commitment from a diverse range of staff to the
achievement of both the Corporation’s corporate goals and the Business Unit’s stated outcomes.

5. Proven ability to successfully manage strategic change and the ability to effectively negotiate with a range of stakeholders for
cooperative outcomes.

6. High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and collaborative skills including the ability and confidence to interpret, manage and
influence the commercial, political, and organisational environment.

7. Superior interpersonal and written skills particularly in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution in order to
balance competing demands and influence outcomes.

8. Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles,
corporate values and strategies.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in finance/accounting or business together with Membership or eligibility for membership of a primary
professional accounting body (CPA, CAANZ) highly desirable.

2. Understanding of the business and regulatory environment in which a Government Owned Corporation operates.
3. Understanding of commercial organisations and a high-performance culture.

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