AddressJoin us and share our Vision:
‘All people affordably housed in neighbourhoods that support life opportunities’
About our Client
Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Housing Choices aims to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. Housing Choices owns and/or manages more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Housing Choices aims to provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance plays a pivotal role in providing strategic financial direction across the Finance department and the broader organisation. The ideal candidate will drive a significant improvement agenda across finance processes, systems, and ways of working, championing these changes across the business.
This role requires a dynamic and empowering leader who fosters positivity through coaching and mentorship conducive to growth and success, while embodying Housing Choices' values.
About you
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both public and private sectors, ideally within real estate, property development, public/community housing, or related sectors. They will possess strong leadership and strategic planning skills, expertise in financial management and analysis, and a commitment to fostering ethical behaviour, diversity, and inclusion.
What will help you succeed
- Minimum 5 years + proven experience and successful track record in a comparable role or discipline in private real estate, property development, public/community housing, or transferable sector
- Relevant tertiary qualification in finance or business, with CA/CPA qualification required
- Experience in, or ability to quickly acquire skills in preparing business plans and executing strategy
- Experience preparing management, business, statutory, and regulatory-required reporting
- Experience aligning, leading and preparing financial reporting & reviews for CFO, CEO, the Board and its committees providing insights on performance, outlook, and risks & opportunities
- Experience leading & developing long-term financial plans and strategies, providing insights into future financial performance
- Experience in leading and providing strategic direction across Treasury & Commercial Transactions functions
- Experience in systems implementations, notably FP&A / BI tools to enable improved data analysis and decision-making
- Oversight and management of the payroll function
- Track record of developing effective internal relationships and collaborations to advance strategic agendas and achieve outcomes through financial insights and analysis, supporting strategic plans and decision-making
- Strong continuous improvement and business improvement mindset
What you will get in return
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Recognition program
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
Please note that it is a minimum requirement that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:
- Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices (including but not limited to, Working with Children, Vulnerable Persons, and NDIS Worker. This will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
- Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
- Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.
This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia.
Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.
Housing Choices recognises and is committed to supporting the diverse access needs of individuals. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments, please email ****@xperience.com.au with a preferred contact method and we will be in touch.
