Head of Finance at Younity Community Services Ltd Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Younity – Supporting Choices | Enriching Lives
About Us
Younity Community Services Ltd is a dynamic and forward-focused not-for-profit dedicated to empowering communities across Moreton Bay and Queensland. In recent years, we have expanded significantly, establishing new divisions in Education, Health and Impact Ventures to sit alongside our well-established Community Services. As we launch our Strategic Plan 2025-2028, Younity is committed to strengthening community, fostering cultural inclusion, driving sustainable growth, and developing innovative solutions to create pathways for wellbeing, opportunity, and social change. We hold HSQF, NDIS & NSSAB registrations, and are a committed Child Safe organisation.
We are seeking an outstanding Head of Finance to join our Leadership Team. The Head of Finance will play a crucial role in managing Younity's financial health and will add great value to our Leadership function. The Head of Finance will be required to work across multiple financial environments including our Community Services not-for-profit, our new non-state special assistance school, The Younity School, and our soon to be live Leap NDIS Solutions, providing NDIS funded supports to our clients. This is a truly dynamic and evolving role that will require current understanding of at least one of these sectors.
Key Accountabilities:
Financial Planning and Strategy
Budgets and Forecasting
Operational Efficiency and Cost Management
Financial Reporting
Risk Management and Compliance
Cash Flow and Grant Management
Payroll & Accounts processing
This would suit someone who:
Brings a strong track record in financial leadership within dynamic, multi-division organisations, with experience in not-for-profit and/or non-state school sectors
Is innovative and solution-focused, able to navigate complexity with a clear vision for sustainable financial growth
Thrives in a culture of passion, creativity, and community impact, bringing energy and inspiration to drive Younity's mission forward
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, building trust, rapport, and collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Essential Criteria:
Degree in Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
Significant experience in strategic financial management and developing and implementing financial strategies that support organisational goals
Proven ability to operate at an Executive Level within a multidisciplinary Leadership Team
Strong knowledge of compliance within Australian not-for-profit and/or non-state school environments
Experience with Grant Management and Reporting requirements across not-for-profit and/or non-state school environments
Detailed knowledge and abilities in financial and related technologies
If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team where inclusion, innovation, and impact are at the heart of everything we do, we invite you to apply.
Commencing: January 2025, the Head of Finance is a full-time position reporting to the CEO.
For a confidential conversation, enquiries regarding the application process or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please contact:
Brendan Fraser - 0438 618 604, ******
Craig Kerr - 0479 112 125, ******.
Application process:
Applications close Monday 2 December 2024 and should be emailed to Brendan Fraser at ******.
Application should be submitted as a single PDF document containing:
A one-page cover letter
Two-page statement responding to the Essential Criteria
Curriculum Vitae which includes names and contact details of two professional referees to whom you reported
Applications will be assessed as received. Younity reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
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