- Build the financial foundation of a growing, community-led organisation
- Shape strategy, systems and long-term sustainability from the ground up
- Executive leadership role with real influence across Board and operations
- Relocation support available and flexible working arrangements on offer
We Are Homeland School Company
Homeland School Company (HSC) Limited is an Aboriginal-owned organisation working to establish independent schools on the Djelk Indigenous Protected Area in Arnhem Land.
Guided by local community leadership, and grounded in cultural authority, HSC’s place-based learning begins with Country and is sustained through relationships, hands-on practice and seasonal cycles. Complementing the National Curriculum, this supports homelands students to build cultural identity, practical ecological expertise, and the literacy and numeracy needed to navigate broader education and employment pathways.
With its first school at Gamardi now registered and key government funding secured, HSC is entering a new phase, with additional schools, enabling infrastructure and local employment pathways in development.
This is an organisation that’s moving forward with purpose—it turns aspirations into action to create lasting, long-term change!
Build the Financial Foundation
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to play a central role in its next stage of growth.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead financial strategy, governance and systems.
This is not a traditional CFO role — you will be hands-on in building foundations while positioning the organisation for sustainable growth.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading financial strategy, modelling and planning aligned to organisational growth
- Establishing financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks from the ground up
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, grants management and compliance
- Providing clear financial insights and advice to the CEO and Board
- Building and leading a small finance and administration team over time
- Supporting funding strategies, partnerships and long-term sustainability initiatives
- Contributing to organisational decision-making in a dynamic, evolving environment
A CFO Who Can Build and Grow
You are a capable and adaptable financial leader who can operate across both detail and strategy.
You may already be a CFO, or stepping into your first CFO role, with the capability and mindset to grow with the organisation.
You will need tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, along with CPA or CA (or equivalent). A minimum of senior-level financial leadership experience will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Experience working within not-for-profit or complex funding environments
- Strong knowledge of governance, compliance and risk management
- Experience building systems, processes and financial frameworks
- Exposure to Indigenous organisations or remote service delivery environments
- Experience supporting Boards and executive leadership teams
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- A hands-on yet strategic mindset
- The ability to operate in ambiguous and fast-moving environments
- Confidence to challenge, influence and provide honest advice
- Strong judgement, autonomy and accountability
- A respectful, culturally aware approach to working within a community-led organisation
This is a role for someone who wants more than a traditional corporate position. It is an opportunity to step in early, build with intent and grow into a true strategic leader, with scope to expand capability and impact over time.
About the Benefits
Compensation based on skills and experience, with a competitive executive-level salary aligned to NT Government frameworks, with flexibility based on experience and growth potential.
You will also enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Relocation support available for the right candidate
- Salary packaging benefits through PBI not-for-profit status
- Eligibility for ATO Tax Zone A Offset benefits while living in Darwin
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time consideration
- Opportunities to travel to Arnhem Land and engage directly with community and on-country operations
- irect exposure to Board-level strategy and decision-making
- The opportunity to build and lead a function from the ground up
As the organisation grows, there is clear scope for the role, responsibilities and remuneration to evolve alongside it.
Apply Now
If you are looking to combine financial leadership with meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Join an organisation that is building something different and be part of shaping what comes next.
