Manager, Corporate Services

Developing East Arnhem Limited
Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Land NT
Full time
$100,000 + superannuation, accommodation, utilities and additional benefits

Lead the financial management and governance of an organisation shaping East Arnhem’s economic future.

Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its financial management, governance, compliance and corporate reporting functions.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager, Corporate Services is a trusted organisational leadership role with direct exposure to DEAL’s Board and Leadership Team.

You will provide the financial discipline, reporting integrity and governance support that enables DEAL to deliver its work confidently and effectively. Alongside core financial management responsibilities, you will contribute commercial insight across projects and programs supporting East Arnhem’s economic transition.

For an experienced finance manager, management accountant or corporate services professional, this is an opportunity to broaden your influence, work closely with organisational decision-makers and contribute to the future of one of Australia’s most significant regions.

About DEAL

Developing East Arnhem Limited is an independent not-for-profit organisation established to facilitate investment and economic development opportunities across East Arnhem.

Working alongside Yolŋu Traditional Owners, local businesses and organisations, governments, industry and investors, DEAL supports initiatives that create local jobs, strengthen regional capability and contribute to a sustainable economic future.

East Arnhem is entering a defining period of economic transition. As the region moves beyond its historic reliance on the Rio Tinto operations on the Gove Peninsula, DEAL is helping identify and facilitate the opportunities that will shape what comes next.

The Opportunity

As Manager, Corporate Services, you will lead DEAL’s financial management function and provide executive-level support across governance, risk, compliance and audit coordination.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading DEAL’s annual budgeting, business planning and quarterly forecasting processes

Producing monthly management accounts, financial analysis and organisational performance reporting

Preparing quarterly financial and performance reports for the Board

Managing cashflow forecasting, banking arrangements and the movement of funds

Overseeing accounts payable and payroll processes in partnership with external providers

Monitoring taxation, BAS, PAYG, superannuation and FBT obligations

Supporting end-to-end Board processes, including agendas, papers, minutes and actions

Maintaining Board calendars, governance records and document management systems

Maintaining DEAL’s enterprise risk register, compliance calendar and policy review program

Coordinating annual financial audits and other assurance activities

Overseeing procurement controls and compliance with budgets, policies and delegated authorities

Maintaining effective financial systems, controls, reporting templates and workflows

Providing commercial and financial advice across DEAL’s projects and programs

Supporting managers to understand and meet their financial, governance and compliance responsibilities

Providing day-to-day leadership and support to the Administration Officer

This is a broad, hands-on position. You will be equally comfortable interpreting financial information for the Board, working with external accountants and auditors, improving internal systems and helping colleagues solve practical operational issues.

About You

You are a capable and highly accountable finance professional who understands that strong corporate services are fundamental to organisational performance.

You communicate clearly, exercise sound judgement and can translate financial and governance requirements into practical advice. You are comfortable working independently, managing competing deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

You will bring:

A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline

CA or CPA membership, or demonstrated progress toward an appropriate professional qualification

Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting

Experience preparing management accounts, financial analysis and organisational performance reports

Experience coordinating audit, compliance and statutory reporting processes

The ability to prepare clear, high-quality reports and papers for senior leaders or Boards

Strong financial systems capability, ideally including Xero

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisation, attention to detail and commitment to meeting reporting deadlines

High levels of integrity, discretion and personal accountability

A practical and collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team

Experience in a not-for-profit, Indigenous organisation, government-funded entity or regional operating environment will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

You must hold a current Australian driver’s licence and be capable of obtaining a National Police Check and Working with Children Ochre Card.

The Package

DEAL offers a significant employment and relocation package, including:

$100,000 base salary plus superannuation

Employer-provided accommodation + utilities included

Six weeks annual leave

$6,500 annual travel allowance

Up to $5,000 relocation assistance

Cultural training and on-Country learning opportunities

A flexible and supportive workplace

Direct engagement with the CEO, Board and Leadership Team

The opportunity to contribute to work of genuine regional significance

Living and Working in East Arnhem

East Arnhem is unlike anywhere else in Australia.

Nhulunbuy is a welcoming coastal community surrounded by beaches, islands and an extraordinary natural and cultural landscape. Outside work, the region offers exceptional fishing, boating, camping and outdoor experiences, with many locations only minutes from home.

Professionally, East Arnhem offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of economic development, regional transition, Indigenous leadership, government and industry.

Living and working here requires adaptability, respect and a genuine willingness to learn. DEAL employees are expected to build an understanding of Yolŋu culture and Country and to approach their work with curiosity, humility and care.

For the right person, this role offers a rare combination of professional responsibility, regional impact and lifestyle.

How to Apply

Please submit:

Your current resume; and

A cover letter outlining your relevant experience, interest in the position and motivation for relocating to East Arnhem.

Applications close at 11:59pm ACST on Thursday 20 August 2026.

For a confidential discussion or to request the full Position Description, please contact ••••@developingeastarnhem.com.au

DEAL values a diverse and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.