- Dynamic NGO
- Location: 3 Albert Coates Lane. Melbourne CBD
- Salary Packaging
- Classification: Level 1
- Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Permanent, Full Time
About Us:
WaterAid is an international not-for-profit organisation. Our vision is a world where everyone everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Our mission is to transform lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
WaterAid works through supporting local organisations and government authorities to design and demonstrate appropriate and sustainable WASH programs. WaterAid also seeks to influence policy change through governments and other key sector actors to secure and protect the right of poor people, to safe, affordable, water and sanitation services.
Everything we do is shaped by six values: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Courage, Accountability, and Innovation. These values define our culture and unite us globally across the many countries in which we work. The values and standards we uphold are highlighted in our Global Code of Conduct available at www.wateraid.org/uk/publications/global-code-of-conduct. All roles within WaterAid are required to comply with our Global Code of Conduct.
WaterAid is a child-safe organisation and we are committed to protection from sexual exploitation and abuse in everything we do. We recognise that we must meet community expectations and the trust placed in our personnel to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, all roles within WaterAid are required to comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Successful candidates will also be asked to undergo police and other integrity checks.
About the Role
The Director – Finance, People & IT is a key leadership position in the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive (CE), the position leads on developing and implementing our financial strategy to deliver our mission and is responsible for the smooth functioning of operations within WaterAid Australia. The position plays a critical People Leadership role, and works with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and the Regional Leadership Team to champion and sustain the organisation’s culture and commitment to diversity. This includes playing an active role to drive a focus on systems improvements that allow for greater autonomy within country programs, as WaterAid seeks to maximise its locally-led development ambition.
More specifically, the position will be responsible for managing a small high performing team and will be accountable for the following areas:
- Finance
- Information Technology
- People and Organisational Development
- Company Secretarial Duties
- Risk Management Systems
- Policies and Procedures relating to the above areas
As a key executive, with experience in an INGO, you will work to deliver on our ambitions at WaterAid Australia and also contribute to WaterAid’s Global Strategy. Having oversight of the risk management systems, policies and procedures, you will also lead all compliance initiatives, provide advice and support to the Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee and as a Company Secretary.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have senior management and organisational leadership experience, with an ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams and sustain a thriving, collaborative culture. You have a proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
You will have had experience leading the finance, people and IT strategies that enable the organisation to effectively deliver on its mission. You have experience in managing an organisational budget and driving effective financial management.
You will have a high degree of competency working with international colleagues, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will have a sound knowledge of good governance practice and risk management. You have demonstrated experience having oversight of compliance requirements ensure organisational adherence to legal and regulatory standards (including the accounting standards).
Further details on Selection Criteria can be found in Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Key Performance Areas/Accountabilities
Financial Strategy
· Lead the implementation of our financial strategy with a focus on long term financial sustainability in service of our mission
· In partnership with the Senior Management Team (SMT) deliver long-term vision for financial sustainability whilst adapting to external and internal changes
Management and Leadership
· Lead and manage the Organisational Support and Systems Team and consultants in line with our values
· Provide advice and contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team and as a senior manager in the organisation
· Act as Chief Executive on a needs basis
· Provide advice and contribute as a Global Finance Executive member
· Provide advice and contribute as a Global People Executive Member
· Manage the Finance, Audit and Risk Management (FARM) Committee of the Board under the direction of the Chief Executive
Finances
· Oversee the Organisation Support and Systems team in order to ensure robust financial systems including:
- International programs accounting systems and internal controls
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Year-end processes including audit and Annual Financial Statements
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Monthly financial reporting
People
· Ensure compliance with the National Employment Standards and the SCHADS award
· Manage the training and development of the People Managers
· Responsible for the People and Organisational Development strategy to drive organisational culture, diversity, inclusion and performance
· Represent WaterAid Australia as part of the Global People Executive
Information Technology
· Responsible for IT strategy and management to provide effective and fit for purpose IT systems and architecture
Company Secretarial Duties
· Ensure that the company secretarial duties are fulfilled, and the organisation is compliant with ASIC and ACNC requirements.
Risk Management Systems
· Ensure that the organisation has appropriate and fit for purpose risk management systems
Policies and Procedures
· Ensure the organisation’s policy and procedure framework is fit for purpose and meets compliance requirements such as ACFID Code of Conduct, DFAT Accreditation and general best practice management principles.
Qualification, Skills & Attributes (Key Capabilities/Selection Criteria)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Extensive experience in a senior financial managerial position with proven record of successes in the INGO sector
· Experience driving high performing multidisciplinary teams
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience driving compliance, risk and information technology deliverables
· Proven experience of effectively working with board and audit committees
· International governance and risk management experience, ideally within the International NGO environment
· Ability to manage continuous improvement in a fast paced environment
Education
· Relevant undergraduate qualifications and membership of the ICAA or CPA
· Experience in SunSystems is highly desirable
· Company Secretarial Training is desirable
Personal qualities
· Strong leadership, influencing and relationship skills
· Able to work effectively with diverse cultures and adapt personal style to get the best out of others and self
· Commitment to WaterAid’s values and standards of safety of children and protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in all our activities
· Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity
· Highly motivated and energetic; Honest and ethical; and Service oriented
· Commitment to locally led development
Physical Environment and Demands
Remote, flexible working arrangement with relevant equipment supplied as required, some overseas travel may apply.
Level of contact with children
During Country Program visits, office family days and volunteering activities.
Details of how to apply
Please submit an application to [email protected].au by Sunday 20 April 2025.
Applications for this position must include a resume and a cover letter addressing the above Qualification, Skills and Selection Criteria. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. For any queries not answered in this document please email [email protected]
Due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially and for shortlisted candidates, permission will be sought before contacting any referees.
WaterAid champions diversity, equality and inclusion and encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.