(High Salary) Director Of Finance

2 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia The Cairnmillar Institute Full time

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across our strategy horizons.
- As part of the Executive Leadership team, you will pro-actively lead from the front, driving accountability in your team whilst bringing your commercial mindset to the Cairnmillar Institute.
- Oversee financial operations including payroll, month-end reporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, management and strategy (financial) reporting.
- Employment type: 8–1.0 FTE
- Location: Hawthorn East

About the role

The Cairnmillar Institute is seeking a Director of Finance to lead Cairnmillar’s finance function to deliver strategic financial management, strong governance and actionable insights to deliver financial strategies that strengthen institutional performance and align fiscal accountability with long term performance. You will be solutions focussed, identifying gaps in current practices, delivering fit-for-purpose procedures and tools to boost our internal capability. As part of the leadership team, you will pro-actively lead from the front, driving accountability in your team whilst bringing your commercial mindset to the Cairnmillar Institute.

About you (Capabilities & experience)

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting or business, or equivalent industry experience.
- Current membership with an accredited professional accounting body (i.e. Institute of Chartered Accountants (Australia), CPA Australia, or Institute of Public Accountants).
- Preferable - NFP, or Higher Education Provider/university sector experience.
- If successful, you will have a WWCC and Police Check prior to commencing.

About the Cairnmillar Institute

Established over 60 years ago, The Cairnmillar Institute is a not-for-profit organisation solely focused on advancing better mental health through education, research, and treatment in psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.

Cairnmillar is one of Australia’s largest trainers of postgraduate psychologists and counsellors. We also provide clinical services across four sites (North Melbourne, Hawthorn East, Dandenong, and the CBD) and via telehealth.

We are committed to flexible, inclusive, and values-driven work practices, with strong support for professional growth and staff wellbeing.

To apply:
Attach your CV and a short statement outlining your interest, relevant skills, and experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. A Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required as part of the employment conditions.

- Hybrid work options and flexible workplace culture
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
- Purpose-driven work in a values-aligned organisation
- Salary packaging options available

Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to child safety and to attracting a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we require working with children, police and reference checks.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Cairnmillar Institute acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

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