Description:
About the role
General Manager Finance and Corporate Services
- Lead finance at the executive table—shape strategy and drive results.
- $140k – $155k + Super + NFP Salary Sacrifice + Car
- Your choice of Warrnambool or Hamilton Location
Make a Real Impact. Lead Transformation. Strengthen a Legacy of Community Support
Are you a strategic leader ready to drive meaningful change? Join a purpose-driven not-for-profit at a pivotal time, where your leadership will help shape the future and deliver real outcomes for the community.
About the Organisation
Southern Stay Disability Services Inc. is an accredited, not for profit, disability service organisation delivering a range of high-quality services to people with disabilities and their families in the southwest of Victoria.
With its history dating back to 1982, Southern Stay currently provides support services to over 700 people in Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland and surrounding areas.
We have a dedicated, caring, and professional workforce of approximately 300 staff, overseen and supported by a Board of Directors. Staff and stakeholders alike are proud of the organisation’s legacy and the genuine difference it continues to make in people’s lives.
Today, the organisation is embracing a period of positive transformation — investing in new systems, enhancing internal capability, and preparing for the future. This is a workplace that values empowerment, respect, inclusion and learning, with a clear commitment to continuous improvement and community wellbeing.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager Finance and Corporate Services based in either Warrnambool or Hamilton is a key executive leadership role overseeing a broad portfolio including Finance, IT, Property and Assets, Administration, and NDIS Plan Management.
This role is central to the organisation’s transformation, leading the evolution of corporate systems and processes to better support frontline teams and our strategic goals. From day one, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference through strategic projects and hands-on leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary corporate services team
- Overseeing financial management, planning, and compliance
- Driving system transformation, digital upgrades and business improvement
- Strengthening governance, reporting and organisational capability
- Working closely with the CEO, Executive team and Board on strategy and risk
Beyond the chance to be part of an organisation that sparks real community connection, this role rewards you with a fully maintained vehicle, five weeks of annual leave, twelve RDOs, and the financial perks of not-for-profit salary packaging.
About You
You are an experienced leader who combines strong corporate expertise with a community mindset. You enjoy solving problems, leading change, and helping organisations work smarter and more effectively.
You’ll bring:
- Senior leadership experience across finance and corporate services
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams (finance, IT, admin, property)
- Strong understanding of financial management, planning and reporting
- Confidence with technology and experience driving systems or digital change
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Knowledge of the NDIS, not-for-profit or human services sector is a bonus, but not essential if you’re values aligned and ready to learn
- This is more than a job, it’s a chance to leave your mark, contribute to a meaningful transformation, and support a team that’s passionate about creating real community impact.
Applications close at 5.00pm, Monday, 2 June 2025
We expect to interview potential candidates in the fortnight following this date, either in person or via TEAMS.