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The Organisation

Australian Eggs is a member owned not-for-profit company providing marketing, research and development services for the benefit of Australian egg farmers. Working together with the egg industry and the Australian Government, Australian Eggs strives to deliver value to industry and the public by investing in programs that increase consumption and ensure industry sustainability.

Australian Eggs programs focus on farming practices to improve the environmental sustainability and viability of egg farmers, and marketing to share the extraordinary benefits of eggs improving the health and nutrition outcomes for the community.


Benefits & Culture

• North Sydney location, close to public transport
• Full-time permanent role, with some hybrid options
• Opportunity to attend events and industry gatherings

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, this role leads the finance function ensuring the effective implementation of the strategic plan, by independently managing finance activities, ensuring business transactions are recorded, reconciled and reported in accordance with accounting standards and policies. You will also:

• Deliver effective and transparent financial and management reporting and analysis
• Oversee the delivery of the AOP budget, external audit and audited statements
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, banking, payroll and superannuation functions
• Support the management team in implementing board strategy
• Preparation and submissions of BAS and ATO requirements

You will also take primary responsibility for the provision of corporate services, managing the office administration, compliance activities relating to financial reporting, fraud and risk management, insurances, workers compensation, and oversee human resources, IT and workplace health and safety policies.

You will lead the development and maintenance of the quality and compliance strategy in accordance with the relevant legislation, providing advice and analysis to the MD.


Skills Required

In addition to a successful career in financial management with a CPA qualification or equivalent, you will have experience in risk, quality and compliance, ideally developed within a membership-based organisation or peak body, alternatively experience in a primary industry would be beneficial but not critical. You can exhibit:

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across the whole organisation
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Business Central and Office 365
• Experience in creating a tailored approach to compliance, risk and quality
• Ability to prioritise, plan and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• A high standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Stakeholder leadership in a government or semi-government business

If you’re an experienced finance leader with a broader background in operations, and an understanding of membership, peak, industry or semi-government organisations, please apply by sending your CV with a cover letter responding to the skills required section above. Alternatively, please call Debbie Jardine in Sydney on (02) 8243 0570 or to request a full information package, please email: officeadministrator@ngorecruitment.com (no applications here please).

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience, we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.