Chief Financial Officer

• Drive long-term financial sustainability through robust modelling, forecasting and scenario planning aligned to NDIS pricing and market conditions
• Provide commercially focused advice on pricing, margins, investment decisions, capital allocation and growth opportunities
• Oversee financial performance across organisational, program and site levels, identifying risks and opportunities to improve commercial outcomes
• Lead core financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory and contractual obligations including NDIS, DSS and statutory reporting requirements
• Act as Executive Lead for financial governance, risk management frameworks and external audit processes
• Implement Barkuma’s ICT strategy, ensuring technology platforms effectively support service delivery, financial management and workforce productivity
• Oversee system availability, cybersecurity, data integrity and digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance and data visibility across the organisation
• Provide strategic oversight of Barkuma’s property, procurement and asset management functions to support sustainable organisational growth and effective service delivery

• Significant executive finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation (disability, health or human services experience highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience in a CFO (or equivalent) role
• Strong understanding of NDIS pricing, funding models and compliance requirements
• Experience managing diverse income streams including government funding and fee-for-service revenue
• Proven experience in financial governance, risk management and Board reporting
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability
• Experience overseeing ICT strategy and operations
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline and CPA or CA accreditation (or equivalent) are essential
• Current NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Current DHS Working with Children check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ (or willingness to obtain)
• Appropriate infection control and Child Safe Environments certificate
• Work rights for Australia
• Ability to work at any Barkuma location as directed
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Disability, health or human services experience

• $18,550 salary packaging option
• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Supportive, flexible, and diverse team culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to a minimum of 6 annual EAP sessions
• Free flu vaccination