About us

Formed in 1917, The Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) is Victoria’s largest provider of Residential, Community and Home-based early parenting services for families with children from birth to four years of age.

With our Residential Early Parenting Centre in Noble Park and Community home-based services across Victoria, we play a special role in providing parenting education and support to thousands of families every year to give their children the best start in life. Our programs are research-informed and tailored to meet the unique needs of each family and enable families to nurture, protect and enhance their children’s, safety, health and development.

We have a supportive, inclusive team culture with a strong connection to our core purpose to enable children to thrive, so QEC really is a truly rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

The Role

QEC is entering a transformative phase, with the opening of a new Early Parenting Centre in Hastings at the end of 2025. As we expand our services and deepen our impact across Victoria, we’re seeking a visionary Director of Finance and ICT to help lead us into the future.

The Director of Finance and ICT will be part of our Executive Management team and working closely with our CEO will work towards achieving QEC's strategic goals through ongoing leadership and management of the following areas;

• Finance, Payroll and Audit
• Information and Communications Technoloy (ICT)
• Procurement and Contract Management

This permanent part time role can will be considered on a 3 or 4 days a week (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) basis. Predominantly working from our Noble Park site, occasional travel to our other Victorian sites will be required.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• Post graduate qualification in accounting, commerce or business disciplines
• Member of CPA, ICAA or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in leading customer focused service delivery teams in Finance and ICT
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing procurement and contract management
• Ability to influence change and create a culture of continuous improvement
• Experience in leading tender processes' and effective contractor engagement
• Experience in risk management, contingency planning and OHS
• Extensive experience in the management of budgeting, accounting and financial operations

Further details can be found in the position description on our website www.qec.org.au.

At QEC, we offer many great Public Sector employment benefits including:

• Generous salary packaging options
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Extensive training and ongoing career development
• Access to study and professional development leave
• Access to QEC's wellbeing program and team building activities
• Free onsite car parking

Further details can be found in the position description and on our website www.qec.org.au.

Please apply via Seek including your cover letter and resume. Applications close Thursday, 4th September 2025

For a confidential discussion please contact Sue White, CEO on 0403583925

Appointment is subject to up-to-date Immunisation status, satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check.

QEC employees are required to comply with the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

QEC promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to supporting a diverse workforce.