• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
• Direct Reports: Nil
• Location: Broadford or Alexandra, Negotiable
• Status: Ongoing  
• FTE: Part-time 0.6 FTE, Days and times flexible

Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is the voice of the Taungurung people – a people with a strong sense of shared identity, self-determining in the management of Country and culture. As a Registered Aboriginal Party, TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung people with emphasis on economic, social and cultural well-being. TLaWC’s focus is to preserve the past, protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation, which occupies a large part of Central Victoria.

Benefits to working with TLaWC include:

• Paid days off over the Christmas period and your birthday
• Access to TLaWC pool vehicles
• NFP Salary sacrifice benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential EAP
• Contributing to useful and rewarding work
• Working with a supportive and empowering team that are passionate about Traditional Owner rights and the health of Country

The Finance Manager will have responsibility for day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.

Key Duties include;

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting, procedures, policies and compliance frameworks
• Work closely with TLaWC’s Finance Officer
• Oversee payroll and accounts functions
• Tax advice & administration (including BAS assistance)
• Complete month end processes
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Preparation of quarterly reporting for the Board and Daada Gurnap Nhilam (Risk and Audit Committee)
• Work with TLaWC staff to prepare and monitor program and project budgets
• Preparation of annual organisational budget and monthly forecasting
• Coordinate preparation for and completion of external audits
• Preparation of annual statutory financial reports for multiple entities under differing reporting frameworks
• ·Support fundraising and grant-related financial activities as required, including assistance with budget scoping and preparation
• Oversee grants and funding administration, including assistance with budget management and acquittals
• Support compliance reporting activities across various functions
• Provide reports, analysis, and advice to various TLaWC staff on organisational financial matters
• Prepare financial feasibility analysis for scenarios and opportunities
• Implement and enforce systems of internal control in consultation with the CFO, Daada Gurnap Nhilam and others
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures and work instructions to support a safe work environment for all staff 
• Other duties as assigned

To work with TLaWC, applicants must have

• An understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Custodians and the recognition of Taungurung as Traditional Custodians
• An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Traditional Custodians
• A commitment to self-determination,
• Adherence to the TLaWC code of conduct.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) via the "Apply Now" button.

Your application will be assessed against the Key Selection Criteria and the ability to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Full Job Description available at https://taungurung.com.au/careers/