About Us

EON Aboriginal Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2005, delivers the EON Thriving Communities Program, which focusses on improving nutrition through gardening and nutrition education as a basis for chronic disease prevention across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Working at EON offers a meaningful opportunity to positively impact Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

Our work is made possible through funding from government grants, corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions and private donors.

About the Role

The Financial Controller is based in EON’s Subiaco office, reports to the CEO and works closely with the Executive team (some based regionally). As a senior leader, this role is pivotal in guiding the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and managing financial risk.

Key responsibilities include:

Advising the CEO and Board on financial matters to support informed, strategic decision-making.

Overseeing financial operations, including cash flow planning, investments, and asset management.

Ensuring the integrity and reporting of all statutory, regulatory, management and taxation obligations (e.g. PAYG, BAS, FBT, ACNC).

Setting the direction of financial administration, including the development and annual review of the organisational budget.

Undertaking financial modelling to support new projects, funding proposals, and scenario planning.

Developing and monitoring financial policies and ensuring compliance.

Managing the annual audit process and preparation of financial statements.

Overseeing the Bookkeeper in relation to payroll, accounts payable/receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, banking and donation processing.

Contributing to organisational planning, funding strategies, and financial risk identification and mitigation.

Managing insurance coverage and claims, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining key systems and processes, including financial software and records management.

This is a hands-on leadership role that provides strong financial governance and enabling EON to deliver lasting outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities.

Conditions and Benefits

Part-time permanent position – 24 hours per week (0.6FTE) with flexibility on days and hours

Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model, splitting your time between the office and working from home.

Salary packaging up to $18,549 tax free to increase take home pay

5 weeks of annual leave

To be successful, you will have:

CPA or CA qualification (or equivalent)

At least five years of post-qualification experience

Strong financial management skills with a solid understanding of financial principles, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Advanced financial modelling, problem solving and analysis ability.

Ability to operate within a dynamic environment and model for multiple scenarios in a changing funding landscape.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team.

Cultural awareness and understanding, with experience in Aboriginal organisations or communities considered an advantage.

Experience in the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and hold or be able to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

To Apply for this Role

To apply for this role, please provide a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria together with your CV and submit by email by 7 May 2025 to [email protected].

Shortlisting for this position may commence prior to the closing date.

EON Aboriginal Foundation is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people in our workforce to support the needs of our communities. We strongly encourage First Nations People of Australia to apply, at least 40% of our employees identify as Aboriginal.