Director -Finance

Managing a staff of 21 this unique opportunity will provide this manager with the platform to review the work processes and activities of Finance and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Charles Darwin University is a multi-sector university which provides training and education to more than 21,000 students across its eight campuses and centres in the Northern Territory and elsewhere in Australia.
An established University, recognised as a global leader by independent rankings, CDU employs 1300 staff engaged in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement. As the Northern Territory's largest training provider, as well as one of the few dual-sector universities in Australia, CDU offers TAFE courses as well as Higher Education to PhD level.
Working in partnership and collaboration with First Nations peoples CDU has an aspiration to be the most recognised university for Australian First Nations training, education, and research.
This key senior leadership role as Director - Finance, reporting to the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for providing the financial and procurement services required to support the University's broad activities. Managing a staff of 21 this unique opportunity will provide this manager with the platform to review the work processes and activities of Finance and recommend opportunities for improvement. Responsibilities also include contributing to organisational strategic and operational planning. This will encompass providing leadership, advice, and guidance to the University regarding the strategic utilisation of assets and effective long-term financial management, as well as contribution to the development of business plans for new opportunities.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance leader with a successful track record producing financial and management accounts for a medium to large complex multi-unit organisation. Experience managing a high transactional volume, highly automated, financial accounting function will also be relevant. Evidence of change management and continuous improvement in finance processes and systems is important for this role. CPA or CA is required for this role.
This position offers a competitive senior executive remuneration package that includes a competitive base salary and superannuation as well as assistance to relocate to Darwin. The University offers a friendly and collaborative work environment together with the many benefits available working at the University, including on-site facilities (medical, post office, cafes, bookshop, childcare and gymnasium).
The role will be located at Casuarina Campus in Darwin.
This is 5-year fixed term, full time senior contract.
If you would like further information about the role's Responsibilities and the Key Selection Criteria provided in the more detailed Candidate Information Brief, please contact:
In CONFIDENCE: Penny Smythe on 07 31855357 or 0415 102 473 or email
Job Reference 236136
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Please note your application should include a Cover Letter (no more than 2 A4 pages please) that addresses the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close Midnight 12 March 2024.