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/

How 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!