Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary

An exciting opportunity exists for a finance professional and people leader to lead the Public Trustee’s delivery of service in the areas of accounting, finance, investment, client tax return preparation, risk & compliance, and management of corporate assets. As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, you would be working within an organisation where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of people in the Tasmanian Community, bringing your experience in organisational strategy setting, business planning & monitoring processes to drive the organisation to achieve its corporate and strategic objectives. You will also provide leadership and management to the Finance, Investments/Insurance/Taxation and Risk & Compliance teams. At Public Trustee, our aim is to provide a safety net to all Tasmanians, always: helping them to protect their legacy through our services of wills, estates, and financial administration. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people. Public Trustee supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you. Hours per fortnight: 73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available. Major Functions Provide high level, strategic and specialist advice on complex financial and investment issues to the Chief Executive Officer, members of the Senior Leadership Group and where appropriate, the Board. Lead, manage and develop the Finance, Investments, tax and insurance, Policy and Risk and Compliance business units to ensure comprehensive, strategic, efficient and effective financial and investment services to the organisation. Participate as a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic planning, and risk management processes and outcomes, and provide advice and recommendations on matters affecting the organisation. Provide direction on the development, implementation and review of policies, practices and procedures within areas of responsibility, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Treasurer’s Instructions. Ensure the timely preparation of the Public Trustee’s annual budget, financial statements and reporting in accordance with Government Business Guidelines including reporting to Government as required. Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the financial services of the Public Including oversight of the management of the investment of funds under management of the Public Trustee in its own capacity and as trustee, in accordance with policy, as well as taxation services of the Public Trustee. Designated contact regarding the procurement and administration processes for acquiring, maintaining and disposal of Public Trustee motor vehicles in accordance with Treasurer’s Instructions. Provide secretarial services to the Board, Investment, and Audit and Risk Committees. The incumbent may also be assigned other duties consistent with the assigned classification and in accordance with the skills, competency and training of the occupant. Pre-employment Requirements The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power. Disciplinary action in previous employment. Identification check. Desirable Requirements Completion of a graduate degree in a relevant field. Eligibility for membership of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) or equivalent. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents Statement of Duties ) Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary - January 2025 (1).docx Statement of Duties ) Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary - January 2025 (1).pdf Information for Applicants (PT) Long Form Application.docx Information for Applicants (PT) Long Form Application.pdf How to Apply Online applications are preferred, please click the 'ApplyNow' button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, resume and selection criteria responses. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft or PDF format. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on . For more information Todd KennedyChief Executive Officer Phone: #J-18808-Ljbffr