Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s vision is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are protected, our communities determine their own futures, and our cultural identity is valued. We work to amplify the voice of community and the sector for the fulfilment of the rights of our children.
SNAICC plays a key role in the following areas:
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Training and resource design, development and delivery including topics such as early childhood development, partnerships, family support, trauma, and cultural competency.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
- Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight
- Fixed term – 2 Years
- Location – Collingwood, Melbourne - Hybrid
- Salary – $153,872 – $170,212 + 12% super & salary packaging option
The Position:
The Commercial Director is responsible for leading and managing the organisation’s finance, payroll, grants and tenders, ensuring strong financial standing, compliance, diversity of revenue and sustainability. The position managers financial transactions, review of month end reports, regulatory reporting, audit processes, year-end statutory accounts, and financial reporting and forecasting to the CEO, management, and the Board.
This role involves working directly with the CEO and the Executive team ensuring SNAICC is positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities that align with the organisation’s objectives. The Commercial Director oversees a team of skilled professions including: Finance team; Payroll Officer; and Grants & Tender Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has tertiary qualifications with 5 years demonstrated strategic leadership experience in finance and commercial programs
- Demonstrates significant leadership and people management skills, including the ability to build a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Has a senior level of financial management expertise, including taxation, compliance, asset management, insurance, reporting and legal issues in a complex organisation with significant income, contract management and reporting requirements.
- Proven stakeholder relationship management – ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships with stakeholders including key government, non-government and statutory agencies such as the ATO.
- Has strong organisational, negotiation and project management skills.
- Understands issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and
- Has demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders
Prior to applying for this role, please review the Position Description (this can be viewed on our website).
Applications must include:
- A brief cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position
- Written responses to how you meet each of the key selection criteria, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria
- A resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the role
The successful applicant will be required to have or obtain a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.
SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
SNAICC is committed to everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our Child safe practices and policies.
SNAICC does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time – thank you. Please be advised that SNAICC is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.
