Head of Finance

Head of FinanceMilparinkaAt Milparinka, we provide flexible and individualised supports so that people with intellectual disability achieve their ambitions, and live rich and fulfilled lives. Our approach is grounded in authentic relationships with the people we support, and their families and friends, to ensure that what we do works for them. We value:Real quality: We deliver ethical, high quality support services for people with intellectual disability tailored to their personal values, lifestyle, culture and relationships. Self-direction: We work with each person to design, direct and have control over their own support arrangements unique to their needs, circumstances and aspirations.Collaboration: We provide resources and support to families, friends and community members so that they have what they need to sustain relationships with people we support.Interdependence: We believe that people with intellectual disability have a lot to offer their communities, and we work with community groups, volunteer organisations, and businesses to create more opportunities for people to be seen, known and valued. Ordinary life: We support people to have the good things in life that all people want, even and especially when it’s hard to do – a lovely home, decent work, strong relationships and more. The Head of Finance will be responsible for:Providing strategic financial leadership to support high-quality, person-centred services with NDIS funding.Leading and supporting a small team, ensuring strong systems, clear processes and a culture of continuous improvement.Overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts, cashflow and annual audit preparation.Maintaining robust financial governance, internal controls, risk management and compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and statutory obligations.Partnering with managers to deliver business modelling, program budgets and financial insights that guide organisational decision-making.About us:Milparinka is a small service based in the northern suburbs of Melbourne which supports around 165 people with intellectual disability in their homes, workplaces, volunteer roles, with their health and fitness, leisure, and much more. We have been working with people and families to get the lives they choose since 1950, and we are always looking at how we can do things more creatively, boldly and better. About you:You are a values-driven leader with a record of achievement in financial management. You have a proven record of working collaboratively with a broad and diverse range of people to deliver results for people and communities. You are motivated by the opportunity to make a direct positive impact on people's lives and can prioritise benefits to people with disability and families, while ensuring the efficient and sustainable operation of a non-profit organisation. If you share our values and are ready to take on a role where your leadership leads to better lives for people, families and communities, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact our CEO, Sarah Forbes, on 0448 003 508 or sarah.forbes@milparinka.org.au. We offer an attractive salary package including salary packaging benefits, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work closely with the people who you are doing the work for.