Step into a pivotal executive role at Carers ACT for long-term impact.

Use your financial acumen, strategic leadership and judgement to strengthen financial sustainability, digital capability, and risk and compliance frameworks that enable high-quality services across Carers ACT.

• Lead Carers ACT’s financial strategy, digital enablement and risk and compliance functions within our values-driven organisation delivering positive outcomes for carers across the ACT.

• Use your experience and creativity to help drive the organisations significant growth agenda as a key member of our executive team.

About the organisation

Carers ACT is the leading for purpose organisation supporting unpaid carers across the ACT.

Carers ACT delivers a variety of services across both aged care and disability services including respite, group programs, and post-hospital support. Significantly, as the Carer Gateway delivery partner for the ACT region, we connect carers to essential services, emergency support, and practical assistance.

With strong governance, a professional skills-based Board, and passionate and highly engaged staff, we are committed to building a Canberra that truly “cares for carers”.

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership and enterprise stewardship across Carers ACT, with accountability for finance, digital capability, governance, enterprise risk, compliance and property oversight.

As a key member of the Executive Team and trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, the CFO supports sound decision-making through strong financial management and integrity, effective systems, robust risk and compliance frameworks, and clear, actionable advice. The CFO plays a key role in ensuring Carers ACT is financially sustainable, well-governed and equipped to operate effectively in a complex Aged Care, NDIS and government-funded environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic pathway of a purpose driven organisation and position Carers ACT for continued social impact and resilience.

About You

You are an authentic, values-driven financial executive with a proven ability to lead financial operations in complex organisations that combine high-quality service delivery with strong community impact. You bring strategic vision, sound commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to build a high-performing, engaged and inclusive organisational culture within the teams you lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across finance, IT, governance and quality and enterprise risk functions to support organisational objectives and sustainability. Together these teams comprise 8 staff.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting to support evidence-based decisions.

• Lead strong financial governance, controls and compliance with AAS, statutory, funding and regulatory requirements including ACNC and government grant acquittals.

• Oversee and develop contemporary IT systems that support service delivery, data integrity and operational efficiency.

• Embed robust risk management and compliance frameworks, including internal controls, policy oversight and assurance processes.

• Provide high-quality strategic advice to the CEO and Board and lead engagement with the Board’s Finance and Risk Committee.

• Lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

• CPA or CA qualification, with substantial senior financial leadership experience.

• Strong financial management capability, including accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and organisational sustainability.

• Demonstrated experience in government-funded, grant-based or similarly complex service environments, ideally within the not-for-profit, community, aged care, health or disability sectors.

• Strong knowledge of financial governance, Australian Accounting Standards, risk management, compliance and audit requirements.

• Demonstrated experience providing high-quality financial, risk and strategic advice to CEOs, executive teams and Boards.

• Ability to analyse and communicate complex financial and risk information clearly and support sound organisational decision-making.

• Experience overseeing ICT, digital systems and associated cyber, data and information governance risks.

• The successful candidate must hold, or be able to obtain, a National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.

Carers ACT Employee Value Proposition

At Carers ACT, we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment and promoting a strong work-life balance. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits: 

• Care-Friendly Environment: We prioritise creating a care-friendly organisation where every employee feels supported and included. 

• Competitive Remuneration: We offer competitive salaries within the sector, recognising and valuing your skills and contributions. 

• Salary Packaging: Take advantage of our NFP salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay, providing you with additional financial benefits. 

• Commitment to Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer various opportunities for learning and development. From formal training programs to informal mentoring, we support your continuous development. 

• Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your work commute hassle-free and cost-effective. 

To apply:

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If you would like to be considered for this role, please click APPLY NOW and submit your application including your CV (3 pages max), and a one-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Carers ACT.

Initial enquiries can be made by contacting the HR team **@carersact.org.au.

Applications close 2100, 13th September 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

Carers ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our team, representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.