An exciting opportunity exists for a community minded, highly skilled, strategic finance manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation in Canberra and NSW Riverina. If you are excited about being part of an executive team, providing sound financial and ICT advice and support to a group of leaders who are passionate about helping families and communities then we would welcome your application.

Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is an independent not for profit organisation that provides services including family support, family law, children’s, youth mental health, relationship counselling, grief counselling, support for seniors and people with disability and their families, gambling help and EAP services. It is a part of a federation of Relationships Australia organisations across the country. RACR provides services in the NSW Riverina and South Coast as well as in the ACT.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this full-time leadership role has the overall responsibility for the finance and risk portfolio and ICT services of the organisation.

The Director - Finance has responsibility for an annual budget of $17 million and leads a team of finance professionals and manage the financial viability and sustainability of the organisation through effective cash flow management and appropriate investment strategies, leading the annual budgeting and review process, organising monthly, annual and ad-hoc financial analysis and statements, statutory reporting, property management, contributing to tenders and funding submissions, acquittals, payroll and related processing while proactively managing risk and governance. In line with RACR’s organisational values all senior executives at RACR are required to demonstrate a highly relational way of managing teams and resolving conflict. An understanding of, and commitment to, restorative ways of working are highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in a similar senior management role, including leading and managing staff, strategic planning, budgeting, analysis, reporting, payroll, cash flow management, investments, property/assets management, risk management and outsourced suppliers.

This is a full time fixed term position (up to five years) that will be based in Deakin, ACT or Wagga Wagga, NSW.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description which can be accessed below or here: www.racr.org.au/about-us/employment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

An attractive salary package is on offer for this role. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), RACR employees also receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, thus significantly increasing the value of net pay.

The successful candidate will have access to generous leave provisions, annual leave loading, special paid leave during annual holiday shutdown period and flexible working arrangements.

To Apply

To apply, please send your resume with names of two work related referees and a covering letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

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Contact Details

For further information about the position or application process, contact the Chief Executive Officer, on 02 6229 2402 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Director Finance enquiry via EthicalJobs.