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Finance Lead - Accounting, Finance, or related field
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Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service - Accounting, Finance, or related fields
Job Description
About YWAHS
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, that delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their families, including ‘blended families’ living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support, referral pathways, develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs, advocacy and post-intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them to programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal-led solutions, which are ‘trauma-informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
About Our Roles
The roles are located in the East Gippsland and Wellington Shire Council region – each Position Description specifies the location
YWAHS has offices in Sale, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance and property in Nicholson – We service and support a wide geographic area from these offices including Orbost, Lake Tyers, Loch Sport, Yarram, etc.
There is travel required with all our roles and a pool car is provided to support this
The Position descriptions detail duties and skills required and are available through our jobs email [email protected]
Benefits
Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
Industry-leading training and support
Promotional opportunities
Working alongside diverse people toward a common goal
Flexible work hours
Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
Qualification & Eligibility Requirements
Qualifications and experience are specified within each position description
All roles required candidates to have:
Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in a contemporary society
Hold a valid driver’s licence
Will be required to travel across YWAHS catchment area
Have a current Working with Children Check clearance number prior to commencement in the role
Are willing to obtain a National Police Check on Commencement (note YWAHS Discrimination Policy identifies that the organisation will not discriminate on irrelevant criminal history)
Finance Lead
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Finance Lead (Operations) is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality operational financial management across YWAHS, ensuring the organisation maintains sound financial governance, operational excellence, financial integrity and compliance with all legislative, funding and organisational requirements.
The Finance Lead plays a key role in strengthening organisational performance by identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance operational efficiency and build financial capability across the organisation. The position actively contributes to strategic initiatives, business improvement projects and organisational growth, ensuring financial operations continue to evolve in line with the changing needs of YWAHS and the communities it serves.
BENEFITS
Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
Industry leading training and support
Promotional opportunities
Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Demonstrated experience in financial operations, reporting, and compliance
Experience in not-for-profit and/or government-funded organisations (desirable)
Essential knowledge and skills
Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
Experience with financial systems (e.g. Xero)
High level attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial staff
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and support the development of others through patient guidance, knowledge sharing and practical learning.
Ability to build positive working relationships and foster a collaborative, supportive and continuous learning environment.
Like to know more? Please email [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Lead
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 24 July 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION
Sound like you? How to Apply
Please submit your application, addressing the Key Selection Criteria and include your resume, to our Jobs email: [email protected]
If you have a general recruitment enquiry, please contact Selina on 0447 956 706 or email our jobs email.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
Join us… We look forward to receiving your application.
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, that delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their families, including ‘blended families’ living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support, referral pathways, develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs, advocacy and post-intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them to programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal-led solutions, which are ‘trauma-informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
About Our Roles
The roles are located in the East Gippsland and Wellington Shire Council region – each Position Description specifies the location
YWAHS has offices in Sale, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance and property in Nicholson – We service and support a wide geographic area from these offices including Orbost, Lake Tyers, Loch Sport, Yarram, etc.
There is travel required with all our roles and a pool car is provided to support this
The Position descriptions detail duties and skills required and are available through our jobs email [email protected]
Benefits
Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
Industry-leading training and support
Promotional opportunities
Working alongside diverse people toward a common goal
Flexible work hours
Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
Qualification & Eligibility Requirements
Qualifications and experience are specified within each position description
All roles required candidates to have:
Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in a contemporary society
Hold a valid driver’s licence
Will be required to travel across YWAHS catchment area
Have a current Working with Children Check clearance number prior to commencement in the role
Are willing to obtain a National Police Check on Commencement (note YWAHS Discrimination Policy identifies that the organisation will not discriminate on irrelevant criminal history)
Finance Lead
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Finance Lead (Operations) is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality operational financial management across YWAHS, ensuring the organisation maintains sound financial governance, operational excellence, financial integrity and compliance with all legislative, funding and organisational requirements.
The Finance Lead plays a key role in strengthening organisational performance by identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance operational efficiency and build financial capability across the organisation. The position actively contributes to strategic initiatives, business improvement projects and organisational growth, ensuring financial operations continue to evolve in line with the changing needs of YWAHS and the communities it serves.
BENEFITS
Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
Industry leading training and support
Promotional opportunities
Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Demonstrated experience in financial operations, reporting, and compliance
Experience in not-for-profit and/or government-funded organisations (desirable)
Essential knowledge and skills
Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
Experience with financial systems (e.g. Xero)
High level attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial staff
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and support the development of others through patient guidance, knowledge sharing and practical learning.
Ability to build positive working relationships and foster a collaborative, supportive and continuous learning environment.
Like to know more? Please email [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Lead
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 24 July 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION
Sound like you? How to Apply
Please submit your application, addressing the Key Selection Criteria and include your resume, to our Jobs email: [email protected]
If you have a general recruitment enquiry, please contact Selina on 0447 956 706 or email our jobs email.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
Join us… We look forward to receiving your application.
