Job Category: Community Services and Development,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work
We are a leading organisation offering a comprehensive suite of services to clients and the community across the Barwon, West Melbourne and Wimmera Regions. Providing specialist sexual assault and family violence programs and services, including 24 hour crisis care support, case management, therapeutic counselling, early intervention and professional education and training, we continue to grow and develop our offerings.
Job Description
About the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
We are a client-centred organisation, supporting the community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, offering a range of specialist support services to people impacted by sexual and family violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis care, specialist response services, early intervention programs, Victims Assistance Program, Community Legal Services, trauma recovery programs, professional training and primary prevention initiatives.
About The Role
The Executive Director of Finance is a critical strategic leadership position within the executive team, responsible for leading all financial operations, strategic financial planning, risk management, and financial compliance across the organisation. This role will provide expert financial leadership to support organisational sustainability, growth, and the achievement of our strategic objectives while maintaining our commitment to trauma-informed, community-centred service delivery.
The Executive Director of Finance will work closely with the CEO, executive team, and Board Finance Risk & Audit subcommittee to ensure robust financial governance, effective resource allocation, and compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements.
Why work for The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre?
The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre takes pride in being an employer of choice; we are passionate about the wellbeing of our team members and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in all we do. We have a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and provide a number of complementary benefits to our staff, some of our benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements
* 5 weeks annual leave and access to purchased leave for full and part time employees
* Paid parental leave
* Salary packaging
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Social initiatives
* Positive workplace culture
The SAFV Centre acknowledges and respects the First Nations ownership of the land where we work.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You will be a values driven person, motivated to make a difference and hold the client at the centre of everything you do. You thrive working autonomously and also collaboratively within adynamic, team environment.
If you share our vision for a community free from family violence and sexual assault and are motivated to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. You care for our clients and we care for you, including by investing in your development and wellbeing. You will have access to leading specialists and training and development that supports you in your role and in your longer term career journey. We offer a variety of career pathway options, leading salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements that help you manage your work and your life.
The successful candidate will be required to maintain a current Working with Children's Check and National Police Check at their own expense.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Your application must address the following:
Essential Skills and Knowledge
* Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field with CPA/CA qualification or equivalent
* Minimum 7 years progressive financial management experience, with at least 3 years in senior leadership roles
* Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets exceeding $20 million, preferably in the not-for-profit or community services sector
* Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, NFP financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance
* Proven experience in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and financial analysis
* Strong experience in governance, risk management, and internal controls
* Demonstrated experience managing government grants and contracts, including acquittals and compliance reporting
* Demonstrated success in driving organisational transformation, executing financial reform initiatives, and achieving strategic objectives through periods of significant change
* Experience working with Boards and Board committees, providing high-quality financial reporting and advice
* Exceptional analytical skills with ability to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities
* Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Other
* Commitment to the vision, values and purposes of The SAFV Centre.
* Commitment to continuous quality improvement and cultural equity in service delivery.
* Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
Referees
Applicants must provide the name and current contact details of 2-3 professional referees including the most recent or current supervisor.
Period of Appointment
This position is ongoing depending on funding.
Hours of work
The position is full time 1.0 FTE
Salary and Conditions
Individual Agreement.
Industrial Instrument: The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Salary Packaging: Provided via Maxxia. PBI status with other expenses available to package above this cap. The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is a Public Benevolent Institution.
Superannuation: The employer will also make superannuation payments on your behalf in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992.
Probationary Period – 6 months with a review conducted during this time.
How To Apply
All applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the PD. For a confidential discussion,please contact our People and Culture team on 035222 4318.
We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only, no recruitment agency applications accepted.
Please note if you are applying via seek go to The SAFV Centre career portal to access the position description athttps://www.safvcentre.org.au/working-with-us/careers/
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