Team Leader Finance

NWRH
TownsvilleFull time

$100k

Listed 18 Sep 2026

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

Based in sunny Townsville, this is your chance to combine a rewarding Finance leadership career with the lifestyle that North Queensland offers. As Team Leader – Finance, you’ll lead a talented small team, oversee essential financial operations and play a key role in supporting an organisation that has been making a difference in communities across Queensland for more than 30 years. With a supportive team, genuine autonomy and opportunities to grow, this could be the next chapter in your career.

Benefits

  • Attractive salary of up to $100,175 plus superannuation;
  • Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 to help maximise your take home pay;
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
  • Continuous Professional Development: Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year, supporting learning aligned with your role and career development.
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
  • EAP for you and your family;
  • Flexible work options including flexible start/finish times.
  • Have your birthday off on us!
  • Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)

About the Role

  • Manage day-to-day administrative operations, including report preparation and expenditure relating to supplies, equipment and services.
  • Provide leadership, direction and management to the team, including providing backfill support and ensuring continuity of team operations when team members are on leave. 
  • Oversee staff training, supervision and development.
  • Collect and analyse project data and prepare reports on project outcomes.
  • Support the Executive Manager of Finance and Corporate Servies or delegate with financial matters and implement relevant decisions.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile and balance accounts using manual and computerised systems.
  • Compile financial and cost data to support operating budgets and profit and loss reporting.
  • Coordinate year-end and grant acquittal audit activities, including financial reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Skills and Experience 

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar finance role, with the ability to lead and supervise a small finance team.
  • Strong financial administration skills, including accounts payable, reconciliations, BAS, payroll and contract administration.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, relevant awards and legislation, including end-of-month, end-of-financial-year and audit requirements.

Highly Desirable

  • CPA or CA qualification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

How to Apply

Think you're a good fit? We'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' to join NWRH today.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Human Resources at hr@nwrh.com.au.

 

Please Note

NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.