Are you an experienced CFO seeking a role with purpose beyond the balance sheet?
Join DJAARA and help shape a strong, sustainable future for Dja Dja Wurrung People.
- Salary Package – Reflective of experience and qualifications
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging Options
- Full-Time on-going position
- Bendigo Location – Dja Dja Wurrung Country
Why DJAARA?
DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation’s areas of responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan (2014-2034). The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our living culture, our lands, and waters to be in good condition and actively managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture, and rights of all Dja Dja Wurrung People.
To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website https://djadjawurrung.com.au/
How can you make an impact?
The Chief Financial Officer is a key executive role responsible for strengthening the financial foundations of DJAARA. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will support strategic decision-making and help ensure the organisation is well positioned for sustainable growth and future opportunities.
This role suits an experienced CFO who is motivated by purpose and wants to see their leadership translate into meaningful outcomes for Country and Community.
What You Will Be Doing
As Chief Financial Officer, you will provide strategic financial leadership that supports DJAARA’s purpose, sustainability and growth. Working closely with the CEO, Executive team and Boards, you will ensure strong governance while embedding cultural values into financial decision-making.
You will:
- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and risk management across the DDWCAC
- Oversee finance, procurement and asset management to deliver efficient, high-quality services
- Ensure compliance, strong governance and effective financial controls
- Support investment, enterprise and growth opportunities aligned with cultural priorities
- Contribute as a key member of the Executive Management Team, shaping organisational direction
Importantly, you will ensure financial leadership at DJAARA reflects and upholds cultural values, supports self-determination, and positions the organisation to respond confidently to opportunities.
What will you bring?
You are a strategic and ethical financial leader who brings both technical excellence and strong relational skills. You are motivated by purpose and understand the importance of finance in enabling self-determination and community-led outcomes.
- Proven executive-level financial leadership experience in complex or multi-entity organisations.
- Strong capability across finance, procurement and asset management.
- Proven strategic thinking, analytical and governance skills.
- Experience working with Aboriginal organisations or Traditional Owner groups.
- Understanding of government funding, philanthropy and enterprise development
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Current CPA (or equivalent) accreditation.
- Postgraduate qualifications (MBA, Masters) highly regarded.
- Familiarity with Treaty, Yoorrook and related reform processes.
There are many benefits of working at DJAARA.
- Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
- Training and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
- A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses.
- Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
- Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged.
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
DJAARA are committed to a safe working environment and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a fit for work assessment and any relevant employment checks including police checks.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Need more information?
If you require additional information, please contact Cassandra Lewis for a yarn via email ceo@djadjawurrung.com.au
The Position Description will also provide further information including the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purpose of the position.
Position Description – PD CFO
APPLY NOW – Applications closing Jan 18 2026.
