Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial operations and drive sustainable growth. This critical role ensures financial sustainability, coordinates diverse income streams and supports the delivery of culturally grounded programs and services.The CFO oversees all of DAC’s financial functions—including budgeting, reporting, auditing and compliance with funding requirements.
This Role is based in Derby, WA with a FIFO option available (2:1). Relocation support is provided to the successful candidate.
About the Corporation:
The Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation represents the Dambimangari Native Title Holders whose traditional lands include the Yamp Peninsula and adjacent islands in the north-west region of Western Australia. Dambeemangaddee Country includes iconic land and seascapes – some of the world’s greatest natural wonders.

Supported by an established team of over thirty (30) employees, most of whom are Traditional Owners, DAC delivers a wide range of programs and services that support its people, protect Country and strengthen culture. Key functions include:

• Managing Native Title and stakeholder engagement (mining, tourism and development)
• Members services in health, education and wellbeing
• Land and sea management, including Ranger programs and marine parks
• Cultural heritage and visitor management
• Economic development and remote Infrastructure
• Corporate services (finance, administration and payroll)

Dambimangari has a number of community outstations including at Yaloon (Cone Bay), Coppermine Creek and Silvergull Creek. In addition, DAC, post-mining operations on Koolan Island, will establish a ranger base, tourism, base camp and a centre for cultural purposes in this setting.

About the Dambeemangaddee people:
The Traditional Owners are fundamentally connected to the manifestations of stories and narratives that form the very fabric of Wanjina Wunggurr society. These date from the origin of creation and are embedded richly in a spiritual realm whose significance continues to the present day.

For the DAC Traditional Owners, preserving intangible heritage such as mediating between human and non-human presences, the telling of stories of places, visiting ancestor burial sites and engaging in hunting, fishing and gathering to sustain families are all expressions of connectedness to and caring for Country. Connectedness is understood in a holistic context, where waters, land, flora, fauna and people are inextricably linked. In this context, change or disturbance to any element of the environment impacts every other element, potentially disrupting the vision established by Wandjina at the outset of creation.

These Indigenous heritage values are shared with members of the wider Wanjina Wunggurr society and associated cultural practices and find expression throughout the Dambimangari lands and waters.

About the Role:
As DAC’s Chief Financial Officer, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the Corporation, ensuring robust financial management, compliance and sustainability in support of community-driven programs and priorities. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting aligned with DAC’s strategic goals.
• Support team leaders in the management of their annual budgets.
• Oversee financial operations including payroll, procurement, and compliance.
• Coordinate and streamline income streams from grants, commercial activities and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with government funding agreements and reporting obligations.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board.
• Present financial reports at Board and Finance subcommittee meetings.
• Promote culturally safe financial practices and build financial literacy across the Corporation.

About you:
You are a proactive and professional financial leader with a strong sense of cultural respect, integrity, and confidentiality. You bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior financial leadership roles, ideally in not-for-profit, Aboriginal-controlled or government-funded organisations.
• Proven experience in managing complex budgets, financial compliance, and risk management.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities or organisations (highly desirable).
• Strategic financial planning and analytical expertise.
• Proficiency in MYOB, Xero, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Outstanding communication skills underpinning ability to present financial data to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Commitment to ethical financial stewardship and community accountability.

Qualification & Requirements:

• A National Police Clearance (within the last 6 months);
• Undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance.
• CA/CPA or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  

Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting Aboriginal leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more about DAC and the Dambeemangaddee people: www.dambimangari.com.au. For more information about the position, please email [email protected] or call (08) 9383 3293.

Applications will close at 5:00pm on 22 August 2025. Shortlisting will begin as applications are received.