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As Queenslands second largest employer, UnitingCare provides its services to over half a million people a year through household brands such as BlueCare, Lifeline, The Wesley Hospital, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital and St Stephens Hospital. We also provide community, aged care, disability and mental health support to some of Australia''s most remote communities in the Northern Territory through Australian Regional and Remote Community Services. Our Opportunity With a new CEO joining UnitingCare in January 2026, the time is right to appoint a permanent Chief Financial Officer to help shape the next chapter of our organisation. Reporting to the CEO, as Chief Financial Officer, you will shape and lead UnitingCare''s financial strategy, ensuring strong governance whilst driving and optimising stakeholder relationships in leveraging long-term value creation and sustainable growth for the organisation. This is a key executive role focused on driving long-term value creation through strategic valuesled leadership and influential stakeholder engagement. You will guide critical financial decisions, optimise performance, and enable the organisation to achieve its vision and objectives. Responsibilities Provide strategic financial management, including cost and revenue optimisation, risk management, planning and implementation, including the management and running of all finance activities including budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. Collaborate with the executive leadership team to establish long-range financial goals, strategies, plans, and policies. Act as the finance representative Director on various UnitingCare partnerships, Boards, etc. as required and balance the missional imperatives of the Uniting Church with the commercial imperatives of operating a large, not for profit health and community services provider. Drive high levels of accountability in the management of investments, providing prudent and effective financial advice, systems and processes to ensure existing and future activities are financed according to priorities and cash flow is effectively managed. Establish and monitor appropriate benchmarks and performance standards for the organisations financial position, ensuring UnitingCares financial management processes identify, quantify, report and adequately manage all significant financial risk exposure. Manage the treasury function in accordance with agreed treasury policy aimed at ensuring rates of return on surplus funds and debt costs are consistent with prudent financial practices, seeking to minimise costs. Provide executive leadership in leveraging and managing the property portfolio of UnitingCare and support the development of merger, acquisition and divestment strategies and target growth and revenue opportunities and lead the delivery of major commercial projects including negotiation of complex commercial transactions. Provide advice regarding property investment strategies and initiatives and build robust investment proposals as required. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in a strategic executive leadership position, leading a broad financial services function in a large, complex organisation, maximising long-term business viability and growth. A recognised, values-led leader, who is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that engages, empowers and inspires high performing teams. Demonstrable executive and Board level stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, drive and motivate Executive Leaders with excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Tertiary and postgraduate qualifications in Accounting, Business or a related field and a member of CPA/ICAA. Proven working knowledge of accounting standards and requirements, with experience in managing the full suite of finance functions, including treasury, property and procurement. In accordance with requirements outlined by the ACQSC and/or the NDIS this role is considered Key Personnel. You will be required to meet key suitability criteria and complete additional compliance measures. Benefits Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits up to $15,900 per year tax free and up to $2,650 of pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs. 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme. Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events. Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference. A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others. Contact Applications will close 4th January 2026. For further information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to: Tash Kershaw ***************@ucareqld.com.au Amanda Dyson ************@ucareqld.com.au Child Safe & Child Friendly Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children. Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services. Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur. Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr