- Make an impact as a leader in financial and business operations at a life-changing community service
- Earn a SCHADS Level 6 salary of $110,000–$115,500 + superannuation + salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
- Step into a diverse, strategic role supporting women and children impacted by family violence.
Our Mission
Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Inc. (CRDVS) aims to use its specialist knowledge and skills to prevent domestic and family violence in the community and empower those affected by it.
CRDVS's vision is "Making a difference – bringing domestic and family violence to an end". We seek to do this by providing a confidential, comprehensive, and client-centred quality service to all vulnerable clients free of charge. CRDVS at all times strives to uphold high levels of professionalism and accountability.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.dvcairns.org/
You'll Make a Difference
CRDVS is looking for a full-time Business and Finance Manager based in Cairns, QLD.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal role is responsible for leading the financial and business administration operations of the service. You'll help drive compliance, financial strategy, and internal systems while overseeing a small team.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing financial administration including payroll, BAS, super, PAYG, and audit preparation
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and end-of-year financial reports and funding submissions
- Maintaining budgets, forecasts, and asset registers
- Ensuring compliance with funding requirements and legislative standards
- Supervising an Administration Worker to meet operational goals
- Liaising with auditors, accountants, and suppliers, including external IT
- Managing office systems, databases, and IT permissions
- Supporting the CEO in reporting, strategic planning, and board presentations
- Overseeing the AGM process, membership records, and internal communications
To read the full position description, please click here.
What You'll Bring to the Team
To qualify, you will need a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, as well as significant managerial experience in financial and business operations. Experience within a not-for-profit, NGO, or community services setting will be highly regarded.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Experience with MYOB, payroll systems, and audit preparation
- Data entry and accounting software skills
- Proven ability to run compliance checks and maintain registers
- Strong knowledge of sector-specific funding compliance and financial reporting
As our ideal candidate, you will possess the following soft skills and behavioural traits:
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking and strategic insight
- A genuine understanding of operational systems
- Attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
- High reliability and trustworthiness
- Self-starter with initiative, able to work independently and in a team
- Proactive mindset and consistent delivery
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a close-knit, mission-driven environment. You will play a crucial part in CRDVS's sustainability and service delivery, enabling the team to continue providing critical support to people impacted by domestic and family violence.
Please Note: All applicants must hold (or obtain) a current C Class driver's licence, a Working With Children Card and a formal police criminal history check.
Be Rewarded
CRDVS is offering a competitive annual salary of $110,000–$115,500 + superannuation, along with the following benefits:
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 p.a. to increase your take-home pay
- Free onsite parking—a premium perk in Cairns' busy centre
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate
- Professional development and access to sector-specific training
- Supportive team environment with low turnover and high internal trust
- Handover period with the outgoing manager to ensure smooth transition
- Opportunities to make strategic and meaningful contributions to the service
Support for flexible (0.8 FTE) arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about social impact and ready to bring your financial expertise to a purpose-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply now
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