Chief Financial Officer

Join Community Living Project and help build good lives, now and for the future.

Community Living Project is a values-based organisation that has worked alongside people with disability and their families for more than 40 years. We are seeking a thoughtful, collaborative Chief Financial Officer to help guide our financial sustainability and strengthen the foundations that support meaningful, inclusive lives.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will play a key leadership role in guiding CLP’s financial sustainability, governance and strategic decision-making. Working closely with the CEO, Board, managers and external partners, you will ensure strong financial systems, clear reporting, sound compliance and practical advice that supports high-quality services.

This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE) suited to someone who brings both strong commercial judgement and a deep appreciation for working in a purpose-driven, person-centred environment.

If you are looking for a leadership role where financial stewardship and human values go hand in hand, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll bring to CLP

• Leadership of financial strategy, planning and forecasting to support long-term sustainability.
• Oversight of accounting operations, payroll, reporting, compliance and statutory obligations.
• High-quality financial analysis and advice for the CEO and Board.
• Strong stewardship of budgets, grant funding, acquittals and financial controls.
• Continuous improvement of systems, processes and reporting tools.
• Effective and collaborative management of internal and external stakeholders.
• A calm, ethical and people-centred leadership style that builds confidence and capability across the organisation.

Who you are

• You are an experienced senior finance leader with strong expertise in accounting, reporting, budgeting and governance.
• You bring excellent judgement, integrity and attention to detail.
• You can translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights for a range of audiences.
• You are motivated by purpose and want your professional skills to contribute to inclusion, belonging and meaningful lives for people with disability.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline and CA or CPA qualified.

Why join CLP?

• Be part of an organisation with a long history of family leadership, inclusion and innovation.
• Contribute to work that has real impact in the lives of people with disability and their families.
• Join a values-based team that believes in relationships, dignity, belonging and choice.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions and access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

Please submit your application outlining your experience and what draws you to this opportunity with CLP.

Attn: Chris Meyer

RE: Chief Financial Officer

E: ***email_hidden*** M: 0413 062 947