About Us

The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is the peak high-performance sporting organisation in Western Australia, proudly supported by the State Government and a member of the National Institute Network. Since 1984, WAIS has enabled Western Australian athletes to achieve success on the national and international stage, producing Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions who inspire community pride and the next generation.

We operate in partnership with National Sporting Organisations, State Sporting Associations, VenuesWest and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport to deliver a high-performance training environment for athletes and sports.

At WAIS, success means winning well. While winning is important, how we win matters just as much. Our culture is built on excellence, teamwork and respect, ensuring that athletes and staff thrive in an environment that values integrity and shared achievement.

About the Role

The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring WAIS has strong, reliable and forward-looking financial management to support our people, sports programs and our athletes.

Reporting to the Corporate Services Director, you’ll lead the organisation's finance function, providing clear financial insight, guidance and oversight across budgeting, reporting, forecasting and compliance. You’ll work closely with leaders across the business, helping them to understand their financial position and supporting them to make sound decisions.

The role suits someone who enjoys working at both a strategic and operational level, someone who can see the bigger picture and someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves when required and bring others along through strong leadership and collaboration.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis
• Partner with leaders across WAIS to support budget management and informed decision making
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities
• Ensure compliance with statutory, funding and audit requirements
• Manage audits and preparation of annual financial statements
• Lead and develop the finance team, supporting capability, performance and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial systems, processes and controls
• Provide trusted financial advice and support across the organisation

About You

You’re a highly capable finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative, people focused approach.

You enjoy working with others to solve problems, provide clarity and improve how things are done and you’re comfortable balancing precision with pragmatism in a dynamic environment.

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• Qualifications in Accounting with CA or CPA certification
• Solid experience in a senior finance management role
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with budgets, forecasts and financial models
• A sound understanding of financial reporting, compliance and governance requirements
• Advanced Excel capability and experience using financial systems
• A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks and respond thoughtfully to change
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience in a sport, government or not‑for‑profit environment is advantageous but not essential

Join Us

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and what you’re looking for next, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your application through the WAIS Careers Portal: https://wais.elmotalent.com.au/careers/default/jobs and to view the full position description.

Please include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For role‑related queries, contact the People & Culture team at hr@wais.org.au.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We will close the process early if we identify a suitable candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.