Are you an experienced finance manager seeking employment with a values-driven employer?

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion, courage, and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

THE ROLE  

WSSSA has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Finance and Shared Services Manager to join Shared Services function based at our head office in Mile End.

Reporting directly to the CFO the successful applicant will be responsible for the smooth running of Shared Services operations and the effective and efficient functioning of all finance activities.  The role will focus on financial accounting, team management processes and reporting improvements.  With a key requirement to plan, coordinate and undertake EOM/EOQ/EOY activities and responsibility of accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and fixed assets.

Working on a part time basis (0.8FTE), the role will be responsible for our friendly, dedicated Shared Services team.

A full position description can be found HERE

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role you will have passion for social justice and a desire to use your financial and leadership skills to ensure best practice and services for our not-for-profit organisation.  You will also have:

• A tertiary degree in financial management or accounting is required, or as is substantial relevant experience commensurate with the position;
• Significant experience in positive management of staff;
• Strong understanding of Accounting standards and legislation as they relate to finance;
• Highly developed skills in preforming high level accounting functions;
• Sound understanding of EA, SCHADS award and payroll as it relates to finance;
• High level skills in finance processes, and high understanding in the use of IT, finance and other business applications.
• A current full drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

WHY CHOOSE WOMEN’S SAFETY SERVICES SA?

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:

• Level 6 Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate $54.55, Annual Salary: $106,390 + Super
• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including • 5 Wellbeing days • 6 weeks paid parental leave • Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave • First Nations Ceremonial, and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15,900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities, on the job and in-house training.
• Women’s led organisation: client-centered, strengths based, diverse, trauma-informed, supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include your resume and a cover letter, addressing the person specification within the position description.

Inquires can be emailed to hr@womenssafetyservices.com.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 23 February 2025

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found. 

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.