Live in beautiful Ballarat! Just over an hour from Melbourne, Ballarat is an exciting regional hub with a proud heritage and an exciting creative future.
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association is one of Australia’s leading independent not-for-profit museums. Our diverse business is driven by the passion and purpose of all who work for us as they create the visitor experience that makes Sovereign Hill an internationally-renowned, award-winning cultural tourism organisation. (Our business structure includes the following key operations: Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, the Gold Museum Ballarat, Sovereign Hill Hotel, AURA – the newly-launched evening sound-and-light show – and Narmbool, a pastoral property where we operate environmental science programs for school camps and a function venue.)
On the cusp of its 50th Anniversary, Sovereign Hill receives over 750,000 visits annually and is about to invest in a master plan to lead our organisation forward. If you are resourceful, ideas-driven, collaborative in nature and driven by a desire to contribute, you will be attracted by the opportunity to join us in this exciting new phase of our development.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Are you a future planner and big picture person? If you are looking for a way to bring your well-honed finance skills to a truly unique environment where you will be ensuring the long-term sustainability of an iconic not-for-profit organisation, this role will be a great fit.
As CFO, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership to the finance portfolio which includes audit, payroll, administration, accounts, investment and reporting. Within that role, you will also serve as the Company Secretary. A sound understanding of the rapidly evolving area of financial systems will be essential.
We are seeking an experienced professional with a passion for efficiency in systems and procedures, but who is also a team player – able to work closely with your own staff to drive efficiency gains and robust performance outcomes in a complex business environment, and partner with other functions across the organisation to add value to major projects.
You will be a good listener, with an approachable, down-to-earth manner who is able to make difficult decisions and deliver clear and decisive directions.
If this role sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please visit our website at sovereignhill.com.au/careers for more information, including a full position description and information on how to apply.
For a confidential conversation, contact Mark Karlovic, our Head of People, Performance and Legal, on (03) 5337 1182.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and appointment is subject to satisfactory Police Record and Working with Children checks.
