Deputy Chief Financial Officer

About us

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensure Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate and affordable.

Job Context

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) will provide support and strategic advice to the NBA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the broader NBA, as a key member of the Finance and Business Services Team. The DCFO is responsible for the effective leadership of the finance and business services functions and the delivery of associated activities and outcomes. It plays a critical role in enabling the NBA to achieve its goals, by developing financial forward plans and to support operational teams understand and use the resources available to them.

We are seeking a driven team player, who is motivated to lead and enjoys working in a rapidly evolving and forward‑thinking environment. Our ideal candidate will have strong financial and accounting expertise, excellent communication, an ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders and have a strong capacity to manage competing tasks. You will be a fast learner, who can also use their current skill set to contribute to new ideas and improvements.

Primary Job Purpose

As DCFO, you will:

1. Monitor and report on financial results and developing forward plans for departmental and administered expenditure to enable the NBA to achieve its goals
2. Prepare financial statements, reports, briefs, and analysis for internal and external stakeholders, including annual financial statements, monthly internal reports, Audit and Risk Committee briefs and portfolio budget statements
3. Lead financial management, accounting operations and financial reporting to meet the NBA’s obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act)
4. Provide advice to the CFO, senior management and the broader NBA on financial opportunities, financial management, budget development and resource allocation
5. Assist in the management and strategic direction of business services
6. Manage the maintenance, development, and future state of the Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
7. Develop and maintain finance and accounting policies and instructions to support the NBA
8. Manage the performance and development of a small team by providing strategic direction, leadership, guidance, and coaching
9. Contribute to the NBA’s organisational strategy and culture.
10. Perform other duties and functions to support NBA priorities as required.

Please see the job description below for detailed information and how to respond to the selection criteria.

Position Description - EL1 Deputy CFO.docx

Position Description - EL1 Deputy CFO.pdf

To Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV and complete an NBA Cover Sheet to NBArecruitment@blood.gov.au.

If you have any enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Tom Wilkinson on 02 6151 5060 or Tom.Wilkinson@blood.gov.au.