Lead Darwin Festival’s finance functions! Steer budgets, reporting and cashflow and keep a creative, not‑for‑profit running at its best. Full time role based in Darwin, NT. Applications close Friday 27 February 2026 About Us: Working at Darwin Festival means being part of a vibrant, supportive team in a creative, values‑led not‑for‑profit. We offer a flexible and inclusive workplace where collaboration, community and a love of arts and culture are at the heart of everything we do. About the Role: Financial Leadership Manage all bookkeeping, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Lead the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies, and procedures. Provide financial analysis, insights, and strategic advice to the CEO and assist with Board paper preparation. Manage cashflow, financial risk, and long‑term financial planning. Manage daily financial operations in line with company policies and accounting standards. Oversee payroll, leave entitlements, superannuation, and benefits for up to 100 employees. Lead optimisation of business systems supporting finance, ticketing, and venue operations. Drive continuous improvement in workflows, reporting tools, and system utilisation. Compliance Maintain compliance with statutory, audit, and reporting requirements across finance and business operations. Ensure governance processes support transparency, accountability, and organisational resilience. Support contractual, procurement, and commercial arrangements with suppliers and partners. Support human resource administration and compliance. Manage insurance policies and work with the broker to ensure organisational compliance. Apply
