Director Of Corporate Services

About Us

Children’s Hospital Foundation funds cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on the ground support for kids with all illnesses, injuries and conditions, throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. We identify and action gaps in funding and support right across the kids’ health landscape.

Be the difference

Are you ready to be part of something special? It is an exciting time to join the Children’s Hospital Foundation as we embark on a period of transformation to achieve our ambitious five-year strategy. We aren’t just evolving; we are revolutionising how we make a difference to sick kids across Queensland.

We value who you are, not just your skillset. We are looking for people who purposeful, wholehearted, collaborative, curious and courageous. People who are prepared to lead from where they stand and who are excited to build it with us. 

We are shaking things up and transforming how we operate, how we raise funds and how we deliver the greatest impact for sick and injured children and young people across Queensland.

We are in market for several new roles, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want to meet you!

The role 

The Director of Corporate Services is accountable for leading and managing the Foundation's financial strategic objectives; to effectively manage the overall financial resources and to ensure legislative compliance, including the delivery of management reporting; overseeing audit activities; and ensuring compliance to all statutory and governance requirements. 

Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and CEO, the Director of Corporate Services is responsible for assisting the various reporting areas in overseeing their financial activities and partnering with the business to deliver financial objectives and meeting their financial KPI’s. 

The role also oversees the Information and Technology responsibilities as well as the organisation’s overall risk management activities, including assisting the Board and CEO manage the various organisational risks.

This role has the flexibility to be between 0.8 FTE and 1.0 FTE and is based at our corporate offices in South Brisbane. 

Who are you?

• Passionate about making a difference in the NFP sector 
• Demonstrated ability to generate and implement strategic initiatives
• A proven track record of strategic thinking and ethical, values-based decision-making
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to interface with all levels and positions 

Key criteria

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following: 

• Appropriate under-graduate / post-graduate qualification and current membership of CA or CPA
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a Finance Controller role, or five (5) years in senior financial management role reporting to CEO, responsible for the full finance function
• Strong skills in corporate financial management with experience in reporting to Board level and managing the audit process
• Strong track record in providing processes, forecasts and analysis to support the CEO and EMT in strategic and annual planning that requires FARM and Board approval
• Demonstrated experience managing an outsourced IT provider and services
• Demonstrated experience in managing an effective risk & compliance program including managing the compliance reporting framework for the Executive Management Team and the Board

What is our difference? 

When you join the team, you’re not just doing another ‘job’. You are playing your part, bringing about real change, creating the difference every kid deserves. Our team is passionate, inclusive, fun and caring. You will also be able to access a range of benefits and programs to help you be the best version of you, including:

• A market-competitive salary package
• 3 bonus days of annual leave 
• NFP salary packaging benefits
• Work/life balance through flexible and hybrid working
• Learning and development opportunities 
• Participate in quarterly bespoke leadership workshops 
• Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family 
• Corporate health care plan 
• Modern open plan office overlooking South Bank and the Brisbane River

How to apply

Copy and paste the below link into your web browser, select apply for this job, complete the application form and upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability.

A copy of the position description can also be found through the below link. We are unable to consider your application unless you apply via this link.

https://childrenshospitalfoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/142?source=aWQ9Ng%3D%3D

Applications close COB Friday 5 April 2024 however, they will be reviewed during this time.

Please Note:

• If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at recruitment@childrens.org.au. 
• We welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people living with a disability, the LGBTQI community, people with neurological differences, mature age workers, as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce.
• To be eligible for permanent employment within the Children’s Hospital Foundation you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
• The Children’s Hospital Foundation is committed to child safety. The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 requires that people who work with children in certain categories of employment undergo the ‘working with children’ check. All Foundation employees must be eligible for a Blue Suitability Card, issued by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The issue and maintenance of a positive suitability notice is a requirement for continued employment at the Foundation.