At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and governance for NIAA's annual financial statements.
- Company: Join the National Indigenous Australians Agency, committed to supporting Indigenous communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Cultural competency is essential for engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial integrity while working with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in finance/accounting and experience in financial accounting required.
The predicted salary is between 137000 - 199000 $ per year.
Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. Location: Woden, ACT (other NIAA Office locations will be considered).
Application Closing Date: 08-Nov-2026
Classification: Executive Level 2 ($152,052 - $180,967)
Employment Type: Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months). This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate. Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years. A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
The Opportunity
The Director, Financial Statements and Special Accounts role is responsible for providing accountability and specialist oversight for NIAA's annual financial statements and compliance with financial reporting and governance obligations. It ensures the Agency maintains the technical expertise, professional judgement and assurance necessary to protect the integrity of its financial reporting and manage financial and governance risks. We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Financial Statements and Special Accounts team to:
- Lead the preparation and delivery of the Agency’s annual financial statements and audit process.
- Oversee asset management, taxation, treasury, investments and banking functions.
- Provide strategic financial and technical advice to the NIAA Executive.
- Ensure compliance with the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Resource Management Framework and relevant financial standards.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Australian National Audit Office, Audit and Risk Committee and Department of Finance.
- Identify emerging financial risks, trends and opportunities and drive improvements to frameworks, systems and processes.
- Lead and leverage the expertise of your team to deliver high-quality financial management outcomes.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a motivated finance professional who enjoys working through complex accounting issues, can see both the detail and the bigger picture and is comfortable taking ownership of deliverables. As a leader, you will:
- Inspire high-performing teams to deliver quality outcomes.
- Champion innovation, improvement and positive change.
- Build strong and influential stakeholder partnerships.
- Provide strategic oversight of business, budget and risk priorities.
- Navigate emerging risks and make sound, high-impact decisions.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or equivalent.
- Experience in financial accounting is required.
Identified Position
This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:
- Understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen. The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.
Security Clearance Required: Baseline Vetting (Protected)
Contact Officer: Maria Babler/Sam White on 02 6152 3***/02 6152 3*** or ************@niaa.gov.au / *********@niaa.gov.au
Please Note – This is an unclassified web-based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one-page pitch and resume.
Director, Financial Statements and Special Accounts employer: National Indigenous Australians Agency
Join a dynamic team at the NIAA in Tennant Creek, where your leadership will directly impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Barkly Region. We offer a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth through tailored professional development and continuous cultural learning. With a focus on building strong partnerships and delivering meaningful outcomes, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a real difference while working in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
National Indigenous Australians Agency Recruitment Team
