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Operations Manager

Melbourne CBD, Victoria
remote
Permanent placement
130000 - 140000 AUD / Yearly
The CompanyOur client is a highly regarded professional services firm with an established reputation for excellence, a collaborative culture and a commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.With approximately 300 headcount across Melbourne & Sydney, the organisation offers a sophisticated working environment, a strong brand and a team that values professionalism, discretion and high standards of service.They are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee office services, facilities and security across both locations, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the business. The RoleYou will lead the office operations function, managing a team of 4 responsible for the firm's back-of-house services, facilities and operational support. They are looking for a client-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service standards.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day problem-solving, while continuously improving service delivery and operational standards across both offices.This role is fully office-based, Monday to Friday, with standard hours of approximately 9am-5pm, at their gorgeous Melbourne CBD office. Duties<ul><li>Lead, coach and develop an office operations team of 4 across Melbourne and Sydney</li><li>Oversee facilities management, including building relationships, leases, maintenance and office services</li><li>Manage external contractors, suppliers and service providers, ensuring high standards and value for money</li><li>Oversee security procedures and protocols to safeguard the firm's people, premises and assets</li><li>Coordinate workplace health and safety inspections, risk assessments and incident reporting</li><li>Manage operational budgets, procurement, contract negotiations and service level agreements</li><li>Oversee fleet management, including vehicle servicing, registration, insurance and maintenance</li></ul> Your Profile<ul><li>Previous experience in an Office Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, Business Services Manager or similar role</li><li>Experience within a legal, accounting, financial services or other high-end professional services environment - essential</li><li>Proven people management skills, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team</li><li>Experience managing security, workplace safety and business continuity processes - desirable</li></ul> Perks & Benefits<ul><li>Join a prestigious and well-established professional services organisation</li><li>Work within a beautiful, high-quality CBD office environment</li><li>Fully funded all day café</li><li>Additional leave entitlements</li><li>Market leading leadership programs</li></ul> Apply TodayPlease send your resume by clicking on the apply button.Reference Number: 06810-0013522919KBBy clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a3Jpc3RhLmJlbm5ldHQuNjAxNzIuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T05:05:05Z

Risk & Compliance Manager

Melbourne, Victoria
remote
Permanent placement
120000 - 130000 AUD / Yearly
The CompanyRobert Half is partnering with a highly respected and long-established business to appoint Risk and Compliance position, with a broad remit and high visibility across the organisation. This is a newly created opportunity within a lean and collaborative environment, where you will have genuine exposure across the business and the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders at every level in an autonomous position with a depth of scope.As the business continues to strengthen its risk and governance framework, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and take ownership of meaningful work.The RoleReporting into a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Risk and Compliance Manager will play an important role in supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of the organisation's risk and compliance framework.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting the development, maintenance and review of enterprise risk frameworks, registers and reporting.</li><li>Assisting with risk assessments and identifying emerging risks across the business.</li><li>Supporting compliance obligations, policies and internal controls.</li><li>Coordinating risk and compliance reporting for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Assisting with internal reviews, audits and control testing.</li><li>Working with stakeholders across the business to improve risk awareness and embed appropriate controls.</li><li>Contributing to broader governance and business improvement initiatives</li><li>Collaborating closely with Legal, IT, Operations, Finance and other teams to provide integrated oversight across a broad trance of areas including cyber, climate, and AI governance.</li><li>Oversee incident and breach management and reporting, ensuring appropriate escalation and continuous improvement.</li></ul>This is a role with plenty of scope to develop. The successful candidate be exposed to a broad range of business risks rather than being confined to a narrow area and as such, this represents an opportunity for someone with some risk and governance experience to further develop their understanding of enterprise risk, governance and compliance in a highly varied and autonomous position.Your ProfileIdeally suited to a Risk professional with approximately 2-5 years' experience, you will be someone from an enterprise risk, compliance, internal audit or related background.You may have developed a solid foundation in risk and are now looking for an opportunity to broaden your exposure, work across a diverse range of business areas, take greater ownership of the risk function and enjoy a closer working exposure to senior stakeholders.The role would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced and dynamic environment, is comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders and is looking to join a business with a strong reputation for its people, culture and employee experience.Ideally you will bring:<ul><li>2-5 years' experience in risk, compliance, internal audit or a related discipline.</li><li>Experience working with risk registers, controls, assessments and reporting</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across different areas of a business.</li><li>Sound judgement and problem-solving ability with the capability to think both strategically and operationally.</li><li>A practical and commercial approach to risk rather than simply a policy-driven mindset.</li><li>A team-focused and inclusive approach and a curiosity and willingness to get involved across a broad range of issues.</li><li>Comfort working in a lean environment with a broad range of responsibilities and where no two days are the same.</li><li>A collaborative and a can-do attitude.</li></ul> With a breadth of exposure in a great business, this is a role which would be particularly well suited to someone relatively early in their risk career who wants to develop into a well-rounded risk professional rather than specialise too early.The successful candidate will join a long established, highly reputable business with an award-winning culture and a commitment to the professional development of its staff. For the right person, this is a great opportunity. Apply TodayPlease send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Reference Number: 06810-0013516602 PMBy clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5tY2tpbm5leS44NTIwNi4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-30T05:16:03Z

Commercial Manager

Mulgrave, Victoria
remote
Contract/Temporary
170000 - 190000 AUD / Yearly
The Company An established and growing Australian organisation is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, with significant investment in technology, systems, people and operational capability. Following recent acquisitions and continued growth, the organisation is focused on integrating its expanding operations, strengthening its finance function and building scalable processes to support its long-term strategy. The Role Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role plays a pivotal part in delivering commercial insights that support and enhance business performance. The position acts as a true strategic partner to operational teams, providing analysis, guidance, and support to drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Act as a strategic business partner to the CFO and regional leadership teams, providing commercial insight to support decision-making</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes in partnership with business leaders.</li><li>Deliver clear and insightful management reporting, highlighting key drivers, trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Manage financial governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with requirements and internal control standards.</li><li>Identify, assess and communicate key financial and commercial risks and opportunities to senior leadership.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop the commercial/finance team, build capability, accountability and a high-performance culture.</li></ul> Your Skills & Experience <ul><li>CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.</li><li>Proven experience with full ownership of P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Advanced financial planning and modelling skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.</li><li>Proven stakeholder management skills, partnering with senior leaders to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Full working rights in Australia (Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa). </li></ul>For more information, please reach out directly to the Management Resources team in Mulgrave on 03 9239 8100By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpc2UuTWFydGluLjUwMDU0LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-23T00:38:35Z

Senior Finance Manager

Melbourne CBD, Victoria
remote
Contract/Temporary
160000 - 175000 AUD / Yearly
The CompanyAn Opportunity to join Melbourne's industry leaders during an exciting period of growth & transformation. This 3-Month contract will play a critical role across Finance and Operations, driving financial reporting, FP&A, business performance analysis and strategic decision support for senior stakeholders. The RoleIn this role, you will report directly to the CFO, taking ownership of financial reporting, FP&A, governance and team leadership during a critical period for the business. You will oversee month-end reporting, forecasting, audit activities and financial controls while delivering meaningful insights to support executive decision-making Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. </li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across the business. </li><li>Prepare executive and board reporting packs, providing meaningful analysis and insights to support decision-making. </li><li>Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls and governance. </li><li>Assist in the external audit process and support statutory reporting requirements. </li><li>Maintain and enhance financial models, reporting tools and analytic capabilities. </li><li>Analyse large and complex data sets to identify trends, risks and opportunities for business improvement. </li><li>Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to provide commercial and strategic financial support. </li><li>Support due diligence, transaction-related activities.</li><li>Lead and mentor a small finance team.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting frameworks. </li><li>Review and challenge financial outputs to ensure reporting accuracy, integrity and audit readiness</li></ul> Your Profile<ul><li>CA/CPA qualified </li><li>Experience in Acquisitions, M&A, or complex Integration's is highly regarded.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with experience working with large and complex data sets</li><li>Audit Exposure essential.</li><li>Partnering with cross-functional teams and translate technical financial outcomes into operational insights.</li><li>Due diligence, transaction support or M&A exposure is advantageous</li></ul> Apply TodaySalary: 160k -175k Plus Super Reference Number: 06810-0013504507DODBy clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZG9pcmVhbm4ub2Rvbm9naHVlLjY0NzkxLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-11T05:24:14Z

Payroll Project Manager

Melbourne, Victoria
remote
Contract/Temporary
60 - 70 AUD / Hourly
The CompanyRobert Half is recruiting exclusively a two-month temporary Payroll Project Manager role for an organisation that is truly making a difference within the not-for-profit sector.This role will involve working closely with the organisation's senior leadership team to resolve outstanding issues and to improve compliance and performance within their payroll function. The RolePartnering closely with the organisation's senior leadership team this short-term role will involve:<ul><li>Understanding the current internal workflows within the payroll department</li><li>Review of internal reports on suggested improvements both in processes & automation</li><li>Ensuring compliance and internal controls are robust</li><li>Flowcharting and process mapping</li><li>Payroll compliance (super, payroll tax, workers' compensation etc)</li><li>Reviewing and recommending changes to the organisation's monthly payroll & HR reports</li><li>Payroll analysis</li><li>Presenting a final detailed report with recommendations and actions for the senior leadership team to take forward</li></ul>Additionally, a review of the organisation's payroll system in order to optimise its outcomes will be key to this contract role.This role will be three days per week in our client's CBD premises and two days' work from home, although there is some additional flexibility available. About YouTo be successful in this role you will have previously held a senior leadership payroll position and have had experience in process improvement, transformation and payroll compliance.Strong payroll system skills coupled with detailed EBA knowledge will also be essential. Why Join?If you are immediately available and are looking for a project to take you up to Christmas please call us urgently. Apply Today This is a hybrid position By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhlbi5sYW5naGFtbWVyLjcwMzYzLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-05T21:20:59Z

Senior Manager - Investor Growth & Relationships

Melbourne, Victoria
remote
Permanent placement
160000 - 180000 AUD / Yearly
The OpportunityOur client is a long-established and highly respected Australian investment firm with a reputation built over generations for integrity, investment excellence and putting clients first.The firm has cultivated deep and enduring relationships across a sophisticated investor base and is recognised for doing business the right way. Its culture is equally distinctive; collaborative, thoughtful and professional, with people trusted to make an impact, encouraged to develop and supported to build long-term careers.As the business enters its next phase of growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Growth to play a pivotal role in strengthening existing relationships and identifying new opportunities across the firm's investor and intermediary network.This is a role for an individual who enjoys building and maintaining client relationships, understands the investment landscape and can combine genuine relationship-building with commercial judgement. The RoleReporting into senior leadership, the selected candidate will take ownership of a broad Investor Relations & Growth mandate spanning sophisticated investors, SMSFs, Financial Planners, accounting and professional partner firms, as well as selected organisations across the for-purpose and not-for-profit sector.They will be both a senior relationship manager and a commercial leader; trusted to deepen existing relationships, identify opportunities for growth and represent the firm with credibility across a diverse stakeholder base.Importantly, they will become a trusted adviser to clients and partners, working closely with internal investment, compliance and operational teams to ensure the client experience is consistently exceptional.The appointed candidate will also lead and develop a small, high-performing team, creating an environment of accountability, collaboration and continuous development.Key responsibilities<ul><li>Build and deepen long-term relationships with Financial Planners, sophisticated investors, SMSFs and other strategic stakeholders.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser, understanding client objectives and connecting them with appropriate investment solutions and insights.</li><li>Identify and develop opportunities to grow relationships, assets and the firm's broader market presence.</li><li>Represent the firm externally with credibility, professionalism and a clear understanding of its investment philosophy and client proposition.</li><li>Develop relationships with strategic partner organisations, including professional services, for-purpose and not-for-profit organisations.</li><li>Lead, coach and mentor a small, experienced team, supporting their development and performance.</li><li>Work closely with investment, operations and compliance teams to deliver a seamless client experience.</li><li>Ensure all activity is undertaken within AFSL requirements, internal governance frameworks and the firm's high standards of conduct.</li></ul> About YouYou will be an experienced relationship professional from financial services, ideally with exposure to investments, wealth management, funds management or an adjacent environment.You will combine commercial instinct with sound judgement and genuine relationship-building ability. Of greatest significance is your ability to build a relationship and trust with sophisticated stakeholders, understanding their needs and create enduring partnerships.You will ideally bring:<ul><li>Proven experience managing relationships with Financial Planners, HNW/SMSF investors, institutional-style clients or comparable sophisticated stakeholders.</li><li>Strong commercial and stakeholder management capability, with a track record of growing and retaining important relationships.</li><li>A sound understanding of financial services regulation, including AFSL obligations and governance requirements.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.</li><li>Experience leading, mentoring or developing others, or the capability and desire to step into a broader leadership role.</li><li>A genuine interest in investments, markets and the broader financial services landscape.</li></ul>In addition, you will be intellectually curious, commercially minded and highly credible, with the maturity to build relationships at senior levels without relying on a hard-sell approach.You will be someone who:<ul><li>Puts clients and long-term relationships ahead of short-term wins.</li><li>Operates with integrity and is comfortable making principled decisions.</li><li>Is naturally curious and interested in understanding what matters to clients and partners.</li><li>Builds trust quickly and communicates with authenticity.</li><li>Works collaboratively and brings others with them.</li><li>Has high standards and takes pride in doing things properly.</li><li>Enjoys developing people and contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture.</li></ul>This is a rare opportunity to join an established firm with an exceptional reputation and a genuinely distinctive culture at an important point in its evolution.You will have the autonomy and influence to shape the firm's Investor Relations & Growth agenda, while working alongside experienced professionals across investment, operations and leadership.For the right person, this represents an exceptional opportunity to build something enduring, have meaningful influence and develop a long-term career with a firm that genuinely values its people and its relationships. Apply TodayPlease send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Reference Number: 06810-0013416282-PMBy clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5tY2tpbm5leS43MDEyOC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-08T23:21:45Z

People & Culture Manager

Blackburn, Victoria
remote
Permanent placement
130000 - 140000 AUD / Yearly
The CompanyOur client is a growing Australian organisation with operations across multiple states and a workforce spanning corporate, technical, operational and warehouse-based teams. With approximately 100+ employees across Australia, they are continuing to grow and are looking for a People & Culture professional to take ownership of the full HR function.This is a standalone role reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team. The RoleAs the People & Culture Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end HR function across the business, balancing hands-on operational HR with strategic people initiatives.Working within an office of approximately 30 employees, will partner closely with senior leaders, providing pragmatic advice and support across the employee lifecycle; employee relations, performance management, recruitment, leadership development, and occupational health and safety to name a few areas. Duties<ul><li>Manage the end-to-end People & Culture function, providing both strategic advice and hands-on HR support across the business</li><li>Lead recruitment processes from initial shortlisting through to offer and contract stage, partnering with hiring managers throughout</li><li>Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on people management, performance and employee engagement</li><li>Drive leadership development initiatives, including managing development programs, reporting and accountability for completion</li><li>Oversee the organisation's psychosocial safety framework and related people processes, working closely with the Operations team and Safety Committee</li><li>Prepare regular HR and workforce reporting for the Executive Leadership Team and Board, utilising Employment Hero and Power BI</li></ul> Your Profile<ul><li>Previous experience as an HR Business Partner or People & Culture Manager - 4+ years minimum</li><li>Prior experience operating as a standalone HR professional or within a small HR team</li><li>Strong experience across employee relations, performance management and generalist HR</li><li>Experience working within a blue collar and multi-site environment - highly desirable</li></ul> Perks & Benefits<ul><li>Standalone P&C leadership opportunity with genuine ownership of the HR function</li><li>Free parking on site</li><li>Fantastic EAP program</li><li>Opportunity to travel across multiple sites and build relationships with employees nationally</li></ul><ul><li>Hybrid working policy with a strong preference for office-based collaboration</li></ul> Apply TodayPlease send your resume by clicking on the apply button.Reference Number: 06810-0013518406KB By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a3Jpc3RhLmJlbm5ldHQuMTY2NDMuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T05:01:18Z

Group Financial Manager, Planning & Analysis

Mulgrave, Victoria
remote
Permanent placement
280000 - 310000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The OpportunityWe are seeking a strategic, commercially driven finance executive to sit within the Leadership Team and drive value creation across a large, complex and purpose-led organisation at a pivotal stage of its evolution.This is more than a traditional FP&A role. We're looking for someone who can identify opportunities, challenge existing thinking, and drive meaningful change across systems, processes, people and ways of working. As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape the future direction of the finance function while influencing enterprise-wide performance and decision-making.Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the organisation's financial planning and analysis function, providing strategic commercial insights, driving accountability, and partnering with executives to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Leading enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.</li><li>Partnering with executives and senior leaders to improve business performance and accountability.</li><li>Delivering commercial insights that influence strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Leading investment analysis, business case development and financial modelling for major initiatives.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve organisational performance, efficiency and value creation.</li><li>Driving transformation across finance systems, reporting frameworks, planning processes and team capability.</li><li>Building a high-performing, commercially focused FP&A and business partnering function.</li><li>Providing constructive challenge to leaders and stakeholders to ensure robust decision-making and financial discipline.</li><li>Leading change initiatives that improve the way finance supports and partners with the broader business.</li></ul> About YouYou are a strategic finance leader with a track record of delivering results in large, complex organisations. While your technical credentials are strong, your real strength lies in your ability to influence, challenge and transform.You will bring:<ul><li>Extensive experience leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business partnering functions.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading finance transformation, operating model improvements, system implementations or significant process change.</li><li>A proven ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge established practices and implement pragmatic solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting complex investment and strategic decisions.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage, influence and challenge at executive level.</li><li>Experience building, leading and developing high-performing teams through periods of change.</li><li>CA, CPA or equivalent qualifications, with tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline.</li></ul> What We Are Looking For<ul><li>CA, CPA or equivalent qualifications, with tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline</li><li>Extensive experience leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business partnering functions.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading finance transformation, operating model improvements, system implementations or significant process change.</li><li>A proven ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge established practices and implement pragmatic solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting complex investment and strategic decisions.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage, influence and challenge at executive level.</li><li>Experience building, leading and developing high-performing teams through periods of change.</li></ul> Why This Role?This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a finance function and leave a lasting legacy. You will have the mandate to challenge the status quo, improve organisational capability, drive transformation and help position finance as a strategic partner to the business.We're seeking a leader who sees opportunity where others see constraints, who isn't afraid to ask the difficult questions, and who has the capability and credibility to turn ideas into action.Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button Reference Number: 06830-0013510382IT<h4> </h4> </td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aXNvYmVsLnR1cm5lci41MTExMC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-20T21:28:07Z

Director Of Finance

Melbourne, Victoria
remote
Contract/Temporary
85 - 95 AUD / Hourly
The CompanyOur client is a large, well-established public sector organisation with a complex, high-volume finance function. They are undertaking a significant uplift of their Accounts Payable operations as part of a broader finance transformation agenda, and are seeking an experienced interim leader to drive this change. The RoleThis is a hands-on, delivery-focused interim engagement for someone who can walk into a pressured AP environment, stabilise it, and lead it through transformation, not just write a plan and hand it off.You'll be reporting to the Finance Director, working alongside an AP team of circa 4 FTE, with no direct reports of your own but significant influence over how the team operates day to day. Key focus areas:<ul><li>Backlog recovery: there is a substantial volume of aged, unactioned invoices sitting in inboxes that need to be triaged and cleared, with supplier relationships under real strain as a result</li><li>Systems & automation: supporting the implementation of an inbox triage/ticketing solution, and working within a large ERP environment to reduce manual workarounds</li><li>Process fixes: addressing recurring 3-way match exceptions, manual PO-related workarounds, and an outdated staff reimbursement process</li><li>Change management: bringing a team that is used to doing things a certain way along on the journey, embedding new ways of working sustainably</li><li>Governance & reporting: tracking progress, risks and benefits, and reporting up through Finance leadership as the function transitions toward a broader systems/transformation structure</li></ul> This is as much a change and stabilisation role as it is a project management one. You'll need to build trust with an established team while driving real operational improvement. Your Profile<ul><li>Proven experience leading AP or transnational finance functions through backlog recovery, process redesign or systems-enabled change, ideally within a shared services environment</li><li>Either a Financial Controller background with direct AP leadership experience, or a dedicated transformation/project management professional with strong AP domain knowledge</li><li>Comfortable working hands-on with ERP systems</li><li>Strong stakeholder and change management skills, able to bring a settled team along through meaningful change</li><li>Immediately available or on short notice for a 4-6 month engagement</li></ul> Apply TodayPlease send your resume by clicking on the apply button.Reference Number: 06810-0013508344DTDThis is an onsite positionBy clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGVlb24udGF5bG9yZGVhbi4zNzAzNi4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-17T06:30:32Z

Community Engagement Officer - Immediate Start!

Northcote, Victoria
remote
Contract/Temporary
45 - 50 AUD / Hourly
The CompanyOur client is a well-established NFP organisation within the community health space, known for its work supporting local communities and vulnerable groups. They are seeking an experienced Community Engagement Officer to build and maintain relationships across local community networks, schools and advocacy groups, raising awareness of their services. This is a temporary role with an immediate start, until July 2027. The RoleYour responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Building and maintaining relationships with local community groups, schools, libraries and advocacy organisations</li><li>Representing the organisation at community expos and events to raise awareness and build new connections</li><li>Engaging confidently and compassionately with people from diverse cultural, social and ability backgrounds, including people with disabilities or medical conditions</li><li>Making outbound calls and conducting outreach to introduce the organisation's services and generate interest</li><li>Encouraging community networks to pass information on to unpaid carers and relevant groups</li><li>Supporting program and stakeholder engagement activities across the community</li><li>Updating and maintaining accurate records in the CRM/database</li><li>Providing general administrative support to the wider team</li></ul> Your ProfileTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:<ul><li>3+ years' experience in a community engagement, outreach or stakeholder-facing role within the NFP, community services, education, disability or youth sectors</li><li>A genuine background in youth work, community development, social work or disability support (highly regarded)</li><li>Demonstrated experience building and sustaining relationships with schools, community groups or advocacy organisations</li><li>Confidence engaging with a wide range of people, in person and over the phone</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot (desirable)</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities in a flexible, fast-moving environment</li></ul> Culture & Benefits<ul><li>On-site parking available</li><li>Welcoming, friendly and supportive office culture</li><li>Active social club and regular team events</li><li>Collaborative environment with approachable leadership and open communication</li></ul> Apply TodayPlease send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Reference Number: 06810-0013485515BSThis is a hybrid working position.By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLnNjaG9sZWZpZWxkLjkxOTE4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-10T00:02:17Z

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