Are you looking for a finance role where your work contributes to lasting environmental impact?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing national conservation organisation while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a genuine work-life balance.

About Us

Biodiversity Legacy (BDL) provides a pioneering approach to protecting land for future generations, and for engaging regional communities in ongoing environmental stewardship. We fill a gap in biodiversity conservation where protection via another existing conservation pathway isn’t possible or suitable. Specifically, we:

Facilitate land protection through the transfer of title into safe community-governed not-for-profit ownership structures (local landholding entities) for long-term conservation;

Support with identification of viable stewardship pathways; and

Provide ongoing governance support to ensure that land is protected according to its intended purpose.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Finance & Business Manager who enjoys combining financial management with business operations, governance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Conservation Engagement & Partnerships, you'll provide leadership across finance and business operations, ensuring our financial systems, governance and internal operations support the organisation's long-term sustainability and growth.

This is a broad and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.

You'll work closely with our Executive Team, Board, program staff and external advisers to ensure BDL remains financially strong, well-governed and equipped to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.

If you enjoy improving processes, building efficient systems and helping organisations thrive, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The role is offered part-time and is fully remote (Victoria or New South Wales preferred) with occasional travel to Melbourne and/or other regional areas.

Key responsibilities

Financial leadership

Manage and oversee all aspects of BDL’s Finances and Accounting processes with support from external Bookkeeper.

Develop and oversee the organisation’s Budget and financial strategy in line with mission and long-term goals

Manage and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense management and payroll process with support of external bookkeeper

Developing budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting

Preparing monthly financial reports for the Executive and Board

Managing financial planning and analysis

Overseeing grants, philanthropic income and funding acquittals

Coordinating annual audits, supporting end to end process

Supporting payroll, accounts payable and receivable (with assistance from an external bookkeeper)

Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems and reporting

Support the administration and reporting of organisational reserves, policies and investments.

Business operations

Overseeing organisational administration, insurance and business systems

Supporting IT systems and operational processes

Developing policies and procedures that improve efficiency and accountability

Managing external suppliers and service providers

Supporting program teams with financial systems and reporting

Provide Executive support to the leadership team as required.

Ensure business systems are efficient, scalable, and support organisational growth.

Governance & compliance

Supporting compliance with ACNC, DGR and statutory obligations

Maintaining financial controls and organisational risk frameworks

Monitoring compliance requirements

Supporting workplace health and safety

Preparing reports for the Executive and Board on compliance status and emerging risks

Develop and lead finance policy and process improvement

About you

Essential

Tertiary qualification in business administration, commerce, accounting, or a related discipline.

Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks relevant to charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and reporting standards applicable in Australia.

Right to work in Australia.

Experience using Xero

Understanding of Australian financial governance and compliance

Ability to work independently within a remote team

Desirable

Charities or not-for-profit organisations

Environmental or conservation organisations

Grant management and acquittals

ACNC compliance

Current driver’s licence and capacity to travel regionally and interstate.

Additional qualifications or training in bookkeeping, administration or organisational development.

What we offer

At BDL, we believe meaningful work happens when people feel trusted, supported and connected to a shared purpose.

We offer:

Above-award 15% superannuation

Flexible remote working

Flexible part-time arrangement (0.6–0.8 FTE)

Genuine work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

A collaborative and supportive team culture

The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing environmental charity

Employment requirements

Applicants must have:

Australian citizenship, permanent residency or unrestricted Australian work rights

National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)

A current driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally are desirable