Finance Project Lead

• Hybrid / flexible working options
• Salary circa $112,000 plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Full-time contract, 24 months

The Opportunity

CARE Australia (part of CARE International) is an international aid organisation working to defeat global poverty by supporting women and girls to create lasting change in their communities around the world.

In this role as a Project Finance Lead, you will play a pivotal part in shaping CARE Australia's financial strategy and driving excellence across our programs. As a senior leader within the Finance Leadership Team, you'll guide a high-performing Project Finance team, championing best practices in governance, donor compliance, and financial stewardship. You'll oversee project funding to ensure maximum impact and value for money, while acting as a trusted partner to our International Programs team, Country Offices, external stakeholders, and the wider CARE confederation. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, influence global outcomes, and ensure every dollar delivers meaningful change.

To secure this opportunity ideally you will:

• Have a strong understanding of INGO donor contract management, compliance frameworks, and project-based accounting practices in an international development context
• Bring energy, vision, and people skills to lead teams, meet strategic goals, and drive meaningful change
• Have managed project finances in an organisation of similar scale and are recognised for delivering excellent internal service.
• Have the ability to turn complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and non-finance audiences.

Why work with us?

This rewarding role will give you the opportunity to make a real difference and give you the chance to improve the world, advance gender equality through your work and contribute to change.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous base salary including 17.5% annual leave loading and NFP salary packaging. View this link to see learn more - Smart Salary Packaging
• Hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career Progression
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional personal leave and annual leave in excess of National Employment Standards

How to apply:

For more information on this opportunity and to review the position description go to

To apply please attach your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

This will be a rolling recruitment process, with shortlisting and interviews being completed as applications are received. Don't delay. Apply now.

Questions about the role?

Please contact Matt Radford, Chief Financial Officer on

Terms and conditions for Australian-based staff:

Please note all CARE Australia employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct.

CARE Australia will seek information from job applicants' previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant's employment with that employer. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Australia requesting the information specified above.

CARE Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people living with a disability and/or have lived experience of disability. We also encourage Pacific Islander people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

Should you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know.