Chief Financial Officer Corporate Services Director – Perth WA.
Chief Financial Officer Corporate Services Director – Perth WA.
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Job Description
We are partnering with Perth Festival to recruit their new Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Services Director (CFO/CSD). This is a permanent position.
As a key member of the executive team this role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director to ensure the Festivals world-class events and artistic vision are delivered on a foundation of financial sustainability operational discipline governance excellence and cultural leadership. Responsible for whole-of-organisation operations including finance governance legal enterprise risk and corporate services the CFO/CSD provides strategic oversight and drives long-term financial and operational strength influencing decision making at the highest levels of the Festival.
What makes us different
As Australias longest running arts festival Perth Festival enriches lives through creativity and storytelling. Based on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar the Festival prioritises Indigenous traditions cultural inclusivity and excellence in arts delivery. Our values are Innovation Excellence Access and Trust which shape a collaborative purpose-driven workplace.
What you will be doing
As the CFO/CSD you will:
- Partner with the CEO and Artistic Director to embed financial sustainability and operational discipline across all departments.
- Lead financial strategy long-term planning budgeting and transparent reporting.
- Provide governance oversight act as Company Secretary and Public Officer and ensure compliance across legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Drive enterprise risk management and oversee contracts and corporate services.
- Strengthen organisational systems technology and infrastructure to support delivery.
- Partner with Development and Marketing to grow revenue and strengthen commercial partnerships.
Requirements
What we are looking for
As a strategic leader who can balance artistic ambition with financial rigour youll bring:
- Demonstrated executive leadership in senior operations finance or CFO-equivalent roles.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications CA or CPA qualified or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of financial policy legal requirements and procedures.
- Strong record of financial sustainability governance and risk management.
- Proven ability to embed accountability process discipline and continuous improvement.
- Skilled in people leadership organisational culture and stakeholder engagement.
- Strategic thinker who can balance artistic ambition with operational and financial realities.
- Experience in arts and culture sector is desirable.
Benefits
Why work with us
- Generous salary package
- Salary packaging up to $15900
- 5 weeks annual leave plus discretionary additional days
- Christmas close-down period each year
- Flexible work environment
- Free & discounted tickets during Festival delivery (FebMar)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Provider
- Active social club and strong collegial culture
- Convenient location (UWA Crawley) close to public transport Kings Park and Matilda Bay
How to Apply
- A brief cover letter of no more than 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria and outlining why you are the best person for the role.
- A resume including your contact details education previous work and the names of at least two current referees.
Required Skills:
What we are looking for As a strategic leader who can balance artistic ambition with financial rigour youll bring: Demonstrated executive leadership in senior operations finance or CFO-equivalent roles. Relevant tertiary qualifications CA or CPA qualified or equivalent Knowledge and understanding of financial policy legal requirements and procedures. Strong record of financial sustainability governance and risk management. Proven ability to embed accountability process discipline and continuous improvement. Skilled in people leadership organisational culture and stakeholder engagement. Strategic thinker who can balance artistic ambition with operational and financial realities. Experience in arts and culture sector is desirable.
Employment Type
Full Time
