Help Build Strong Financial Foundations for Sector Reform and Impact

The Queensland Sexual Assault Network (QSAN) is the peak body for specialist sexual violence support and prevention services across Queensland. We work with specialist sexual violence services, government, community organisations and people with lived experience of sexual violence to strengthen responses to sexual violence, build workforce capability, influence policy reform and improve outcomes for victim-survivors across Queensland.

As QSAN continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven Director of Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic and operational financial leadership to the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing statewide peak body and help ensure strong financial governance, sustainability and accountability while supporting meaningful social change across Queensland.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Finance is responsible for leading and managing QSAN's finance and payroll functions while providing strategic financial advice and analysis to support organisational planning and decision-making.

Whilst this is an executive level role, you will also have hands-on responsibility for day-to-day financial operations including all accounts administration and payroll. Working closely with the CEO and external advisors, the role supports organisational sustainability, funding accountability and continuous improvement.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead finance, payroll, accounts administration and cash flow management
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial reports and strategic analysis to support decision-making
• Coordinate audits, funding acquittals, compliance processes and financial controls
• Support organisational planning, risk management, sustainability and Executive Leadership Team priorities

About You

You are a highly organised and strategic finance professional who enjoys balancing operational excellence with broader organisational leadership. You have strong financial management and payroll experience, excellent analytical skills and a commitment to accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.

You will also bring:

• Degree qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline, with strong experience in finance management, payroll and reporting
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial governance, compliance obligations, budgets and forecasts
• Ability to analyse and communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience with government funding acquittals, finance systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong judgement, discretion, confidentiality and ability to work independently in a small, values-driven organisation

Why Join QSAN?

This is an exciting time to join QSAN as we continue to strengthen our role as Queensland's specialist sexual violence peak body and expand our influence, partnerships and impact across the state.

Working with QSAN offers the opportunity to:

• Help shape the future of specialist sexual violence support and prevention in Queensland
• Contribute to meaningful reform and sector development
• Work alongside passionate, values-driven professionals committed to social justice
• Influence the financial sustainability and growth of an emerging peak body
• Be part of a growing organisation where your leadership and expertise will make a real difference

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work / life balance
• Recognition and support for cultural leave and Sorry Business
• Additional paid leave during the Christmas / New Year closure period
• Generous provisions for professional development, training and supervision

Location and Conditions

• Role can be based anywhere in Queensland
• Permanent part-time position (12–15 hours per week)
• SCHADS Award Level 7

For confidential enquiries, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Director of Finance - Remote / Queensland enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.