• Generous salary on offer - $138K pa - $145K pa (dependent on experience)
• Full time, ongoing

Are you a numbers powerhouse with a sharp strategic mind and a passion for meaningful work? Djirra is on the lookout for an exceptional Finance Manager to lead our finance team and help drive real impact.

As Finance Manager, you won’t just be managing spreadsheets—you’ll be steering the financial engine of an organisation that advocates, empowers, and delivers. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services and working closely with our CEO, you’ll play a key role in shaping Djirra’s future through smart budget management, sharp cost-benefit analysis, and solid forecasting.

You’ll be the trusted financial advisor to our senior executive team and Board, guiding strategic decisions with clarity and confidence. From developing best-practice systems to ensuring rock-solid risk management, you’ll make sure our financial foundations are strong—and future-ready.

About the Role

This position is to effectively lead and manage the Djirra Finance team. It is responsible for the development of best practice financial management accounting and to ensure that appropriate and effective strategies, policies, systems and risk management controls are in place to assist senior managers to make the best business decisions for Djirra.

The Finance Manager will provide sound financial advice and directly assist the Director of Corporate Services (DCS) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis and forecasting needs of Djirra, and present financial performance to the Senior Executive Team and the Board.

A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website 'Join our Team' page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will close 11:59pm on the closing date.

Requirements

Essential

• A postgraduate qualification (CPA or CA) in accounting.
• A Victorian Employees Working with Children's Check card or willing to obtain one
• Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra's expense

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
• Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
• Collaborative and inclusive team
• Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
• Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
• Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided

A position description is attached.