Why work for us?

We are a not-for-profit community legal centre that is passionate about what we do and committed to justice for clients and the community. Our multidisciplinary team is made up of solicitors, tenant advocates, social workers, financial counsellors, older people’s rights advocates, community legal education staff, financial educators, program support staff and volunteers. This role is part of our Senior Leadership Team and reports to the CEO.

About our Finance Manager role…

Are you someone who wants to help others and provide access to justice for those who might otherwise miss out? This role will:

• Oversee and lead the finance team to ensure appropriate financial management and compliance is maintained across our organisation.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and others to promote strong financial management across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain financial systems, incorporating digitisation and automation to produce and maintain functional efficiency across all related areas.

What an average day might look like…

• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, banking, cashflow, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, risk management and internal controls, and finance related policy/procedures.
• Preparation and provision of comprehensive financial reports.
• Preparation and analysis of management reports, budgets, forecasts and financial scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with all financial and related statutory requirements.
• Provide leadership and general guidance to finance staff.

Wondering what else you get for working at Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre?

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated.
• Annual salary $117,936 - $120,576 (pro rata) plus up to $18,550 per annum salary packaging options.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible working hours available to suit your needs and commitments.
• Support and opportunities for professional development.

Think you have some but not all the right experience?

Submit your application anyway and let us decide.

We value a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application.

For further information please email jobs@nsclegal.org.au using the subject line: Finance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.