About the organisation

As the national voice of the engineering profession, Engineers Australia represents and champions more than 140,000 members - empowering them with the resources, networks and opportunities to deliver ethical, high-impact engineering for the benefit of our communities. Through strategic partnerships across business, government and academia, Engineers Australia connects industries to world-class engineering expertise, driving innovation and progress across the nation. From advocacy and policy influence on professional standards, talent development and recognition of excellence, Engineers Australia stands at the forefront of advancing the engineering profession in every dimension.
 
About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and being as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role provides visionary leadership across Engineers Australia’s Finance & Risk functions. You’ll drive organisational efficiency, enhance financial performance, and enable data-driven decisions that support EA’s strategic goals.
 
This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of a respected national organisation — acting as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team while fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
 
You will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and partner with the Executive and Senior Leadership Team to shape long-term plans, budgets, and investment decisions;

• Deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting and executive updates to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee that inform decisions and drive results;

• Lead internal audit engagement to strengthen risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation;

• Champion statutory compliance and governance for all financial, audit, and taxation matters;

• Own and embed Enterprise Risk and Quality Management Frameworks across operations, ensuring robust controls and accountability;

• Establish and monitor risk appetite, tolerances, and controls in partnership with the Board, ARC, CEO, and Executive Team;

• Drive financial readiness for business continuity, safeguarding liquidity and resilience;

• Lead negotiations for banking, taxation, investment, and insurance services to optimise organisational outcomes;

• Develop tools and systems that deliver critical financial, risk, and operational insights to the Board and leadership teams; and

• Build a high-performing, inclusive Finance & Risk team and foster a positive, collaborative culture across EA.

Location

Engineers Australia is open to this role being based in any of their offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane.
 
About you

This role suits a decisive senior finance leader who can operate in a fast paced, future looking environment, partner closely with executives, and deliver an ambitious strategic plan.
 
To succeed, you will bring:

• Extensive experience in financial leadership across controls, tax, risk management, treasury, FP&A, and commercial finance;

• A proven record of leading strategic initiatives and challenging the status quo within complex, fast-growing organisations;

• Experience working with and reporting to a Board within a complex corporate or membership-based, for-purpose organisation;

• A collaborative and influential approach, contributing effectively at the executive level to shape both strategy and delivery; and

• A values-led leadership style, with a demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams that balance integrity, innovation, and commercial success.

Why Work for Engineers Australia

• People first: Engineers Australia places people at the heart of everything it does — they are the reason behind every initiative, innovation, and achievement;

• Competitive remuneration: Salary packaging and benefits that recognise expertise and meaningful contribution;

• Generous leave options: Including 15 days of Personal Leave, 3 days of Life Leave, and additional paid leave during EA’s end-of-year shutdown;

• Flexible hybrid working: Supporting a healthy work-life balance where personal wellbeing complements professional fulfilment;

• Career growth and development: EA actively invests in its people, offering clear pathways for learning, growth, and advancement;

• Inclusive and supportive culture: A workplace that values diversity, collaboration, and empowering individuals to lead and achieve; and

• Proud AWEI Bronze Employer (2023–2026): Recognised for championing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please call James Carswell, Principal – Accounting & Finance at u&u on 0413 723 383 quoting reference number #42988.
 
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