Community Investment Manager

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeFinancial Full time $140,000 - $180,000
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced professional to fill a newly created leadership role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the organisation's Community Investment Program, with a focus on grants management and financial oversight.


About the Role:
  • Lead and oversee a significant grant funding program supporting community initiatives.
  • Provide expert guidance to a team of grants officers, ensuring compliance, accountability, and best practice.
  • Ensure all grant assessment, reporting, and governance processes align with state requirements.

Finance Oversight:
  • Manage operational budgets, expenditure, financial reporting, and forecasting.
  • Provide clear and accurate financial reports and advice to the Executive Director and Board.
  • Oversee financial audits and ensure robust financial controls are in place.

Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure adherence to the NSW Government Grant Administration Guide and relevant legislation.
  • Lead compliance, risk management, and audit processes.
  • Contribute to ministerial briefings, reports, and submissions.

Team & Collaboration:
  • Lead and support a small, capable team of 2 Senior Project Officers, 1 Project Officer, and 1 Assistant Project Officer.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director and collaborate with government partners and Aboriginal communities.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring community priorities are supported and delivered.

Working Arrangements:
  • Hybrid flexibility – Mascot office base, no fixed office days.
  • The Executive Director attends the office a couple of days per week, so occasional office presence is expected.
  • An acting manager will provide a handover until late September.

Requirements

We are looking for a seasoned finance and compliance professional who can lead with confidence in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong experience in finance and grants management (grants experience is particularly valued).
  • Proven track record in budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and risk management.
  • Leadership experience managing and mentoring small teams.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across government and community organisations.
  • Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
  • Familiarity with systems such as Objective, Smart Events, SAP, Xero, MYOB, or similar (desirable, not essential).

Benefits

This is a high-impact role where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to community initiatives. You'll also enjoy:

  • Newly created leadership role with scope to shape governance and processes.
  • High-impact work supporting meaningful community initiatives.
  • Hybrid flexibility – based in Mascot, no fixed office days.
  • Competitive hourly rate with super.
  • 6-month contract with potential for extension.

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