Manager - Finance and Administrion

Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.

The Manager, Finance and Administration is responsible for the efficient day to day running of the finance and administration areas of AFSS with support from the Corporate Services team. This involves overseeing reception, payroll, document management, asset management, accounts payable and receivable, month end reconciliations and rollover, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, and audit preparation. This position requires strong management and leadership ability and service focus. A high level of consultation with all levels of staff and an understanding of the problems different areas face is required. Flexibility, coupled with a high level of technical expertise in computer-based accounting packages will contribute to success in this role.

• Work under the Senior Manager Corporate Services in exercising a high level of problem-solving, leadership and direction to staff and general service delivery.
• Providing staff with ongoing professional support through regular supervision and appraisals.
• Monitor and authorise finance and payroll paperwork to ensure integrity of information, adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards and all timeframes are met.
• Undertaken regular monthly reviews of budget vs actual results with all Program Managers.
• Devising and monitoring standards of practice within the Agency's policies and procedures and Acts of Parliament which govern the Agency's work.
• Providing leadership within Finance and Administration and providing quality professional advice and support to Management, external service providers and the community.

• A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A NDIS Worker Check
• National Police Clearance
• A Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate
• A current South Australian Drivers Licence
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
• CPA, CA or equivalent accounting qualifications is highly desirable

Don't have a WWCC or NDIS check? You can apply online at https://www.screening.sa.gov.au

Working in a not-for-profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.

If this sounds like you, click here to view the Job and Person Specification on our website: https://www.afss.com.au/employment

Then tell us in a 2-page cover letter (that reflects the Key Result Areas found in the J&P) why you're a good fit for this job and send this with your resume via our Seek Ad.

Applications close 9 am Friday, 19th September 2025. Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2-page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification we are unlikely to consider your candidacy.

• Which of the following statements best describes your working rights within Australia?
• Do you identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander? (for diversity purposes only)
• Do you hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)? If "No" are you willing to obtain?
• Do you hold a current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)? If "No" are you willing to obtain?
• Do you hold a National Police Clearance that was obtained within the last 6 months? If "No" are you willing to obtain?
• Do you hold a current South Australian Drivers Licence?
• Do you have a current Safe Environments for Children and Young People certificate? If "No", are you willing to obtain?

The Aboriginal Family Support Service aims to support and strengthen Aboriginal grandparents and their families through the generations. The program provides information, advocacy and referrals as well as group activities, respite camps and peer support groups.