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
What you will need be successful in this role:
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Significant executive finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation (disability, health or human services experience highly regarded)
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Demonstrated experience in a CFO (or equivalent) role
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Strong understanding of NDIS pricing, funding models and compliance requirements
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Experience managing diverse income streams including government funding and fee-for-service revenue
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Proven experience in financial governance, risk management and Board reporting
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Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability
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Experience overseeing ICT strategy and operations
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Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights for non-finance stakeholders
Qualifications and Clearances:
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Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline and CPA or CA accreditation (or equivalent) are essential.
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Current NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability clearance (or willingness to obtain)
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Current DHS Working with Children check
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NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ (or willingness to obtain)
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Appropriate infection control and Child Safe Environments certificate
Special Conditions:
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Work rights for Australia
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Ability to work at any Barkuma location as directed
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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:
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Permanent role with $18,550 salary packaging option
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Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave
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Supportive, flexible, and diverse team culture
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Access to a minimum of 6 annual EAP sessions
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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.
