Job Description

Are you an experienced Business/Finance Manager ready to make a meaningful impact in a
values-driven, child-focused organisation?

Koorana Child & Family Services is seeking a senior business professional with strong financial
and governance expertise, strategic insight and a collaborative approach to join our Senior Leadership Team, part time 2-3 days per week. Reporting to the CEO, you will play a key role in supporting the Executive Leadership Team through high‑quality financial management, compliance and advice.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Working in partnership with Koorana’s external CFO to support finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, audit coordination and compliance.
• Providing strategic financial advice, modelling and scenario planning to support decision‑making by the CEO, Leadership Team and Board.
• Overseeing funding acquittals, BAS, PAYG and other external reporting obligations meet Koorana’s requirements.
• Overseeing payroll governance, statutory reporting and reconciliations.
• Managing relationships with finance partners, banks, insurers and funders.
• Leading and supporting a small finance team and overseeing outsourced finance services.
• Overseeing financial systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attending and supporting Board Finance Committee and Board meetings.
• Serving as Company Secretary and supporting Board governance and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and risk.
• Proven experience working with Boards and executive leaders.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
• Experience in the not‑for‑profit or community services sector (highly desirable).
• Experience with XERO, Employment Hero and payroll systems (desirable).
• A proactive, collaborative and values‑aligned approach.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience.
• Access to generous NFP salary packaging (up to $18,550 per year).
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A positive, inclusive culture built on trust and collaboration.
• The opportunity to make a real difference for children and families.

About Us

Koorana Child & Family Services is a not-for-profit organisation delivering early childhood intervention and therapy to children up until 18 years of age, Early childhood education, and family support services across Sydney. Our team is known for its professionalism, integrity, and
commitment to best practice. We value our people and foster a workplace where clinicians are supported, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please apply with your resume and cover letter and complete the screening questions. For more information, contact Morgan A. Fitzpatrick on 0416 747 711 or by emailing people@koorana.org.au.

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