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Are you a critical thinker with a head for numbers and a heart for impact?
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Accountant who’s ready to bring their leadership skills and financial expertise into an environment that values purpose just as much as performance. Join a mission-driven organisation where your work doesn’t just balance the books—it fuels meaningful change.
  
Why you’ll love it here: We believe accounting is more than spreadsheets. It’s stewardship of something bigger. Here, your expertise will shape outcomes that matter— to people and communities across the Northern Territory & Queensland.
  
What’s in it for you

• Maximize your take-home pay with our competitive salary packaging options
• Enjoy five weeks of annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading
• Invest in yourself with ongoing career development opportunities that help you grow and thrive
• Complimentary travel insurance for leisure travels
• Access wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Be part of something meaningful—make a real difference in remote Aboriginal communities
• Experience travel and connection, with opportunities to work in diverse communities across NT and QLD

  
Your Day-to-Day

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, audits and reporting for a sub-unit of ALPA
• Identify and implement impactful system improvements and automation
• Lead, Mentor and develop team of Accountants, Assistant accountants and Finance Officers who report to this position.
• Collaborate with leaders to guide financial decisions
• Uphold ALPA’s values and contribute to meaningful, community-focused work

  
What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years post-qualification accounting experience
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills (Dynamics 365 a bonus)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A passion for linking finance with purpose and performance

Bonus Points For

• CA or CPA qualification
• Experience in the not-for-profit or profit-for-purpose sector
• Familiarity with Northern Territory finance or business environments

  
All applications will be treated confidentially and only those with the rights to work full time in Australia will be considered.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

Please contact the Recruitment Team via recruitment@alpa.asn.au for any further information

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