Finance & Business Operations Manager

• Part-time (0.6–0.8 FTE) I Flexible Remote Role | NSW or VIC Preferred

• Salary: $95,000 FTE (pro rata: $57,000–$76,000) + 15% superannuation

• Remote working | Flexible hours | Occasional interstate travel

Are you looking for a finance role where your work contributes to lasting environmental impact?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing national conservation organisation while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a genuine work-life balance.

About Us

Biodiversity Legacy (BDL) provides a pioneering approach to protecting land for future generations, and for engaging regional communities in ongoing environmental stewardship. We fill a gap in biodiversity conservation where protection via another existing conservation pathway isn’t possible or suitable. Specifically, we:

• Facilitate land protection through the transfer of title into safe community-governed not-for-profit ownership structures (local landholding entities) for long-term conservation;

• Support with identification of viable stewardship pathways; and

• Provide ongoing governance support to ensure that land is protected according to its intended purpose.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Finance & Business Operations Manager who enjoys combining financial management with business operations, governance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Conservation Engagement & Partnerships, you'll provide leadership across finance and business operations, ensuring our financial systems, governance and internal operations support the organisation's long-term sustainability and growth.

This is a broad and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.

You'll work closely with our Executive Team, Board, program staff and external advisers to ensure BioDiversity Legacy remains financially strong, well-governed and equipped to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.

If you enjoy improving processes, building efficient systems and helping organisations thrive, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The role is offered part-time and is fully remote (Victoria or New South Wales preferred) with occasional travel to Melbourne and/or other regional areas.

Key responsibilities

Financial leadership

• Manage and oversee all aspects of BDL’s Finances and Accounting processes with support from external Bookkeeper.

• Develop and oversee the organisation’s Budget and financial strategy in line with mission and long-term goals

• Manage and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense management and payroll process with support of external bookkeeper

• Developing budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting

• Preparing monthly financial reports for the Executive and Board

• Managing financial planning and analysis

• Overseeing grants, philanthropic income and funding acquittals

• Coordinating annual audits, supporting end to end process

• Supporting payroll, accounts payable and receivable (with assistance from an external bookkeeper)

• Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems and reporting

• Support the administration and reporting of organisational reserves, policies and investments.

Business operations

• Overseeing organisational administration, insurance and business systems

• Supporting IT systems and operational processes

• Developing policies and procedures that improve efficiency and accountability

• Managing external suppliers and service providers

• Supporting program teams with financial systems and reporting

• Provide Executive support to the leadership team as required.

• Ensure business systems are efficient, scalable, and support organisational growth.

Governance & compliance

• Supporting compliance with ACNC, DGR and statutory obligations

• Maintaining financial controls and organisational risk frameworks

• Monitoring compliance requirements

• Supporting workplace health and safety

• Preparing reports for the Executive and Board on compliance status and emerging risks

• Develop and lead finance policy and process improvement

About you

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in business administration, commerce, accounting, or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks relevant to charities and not-for-profit organisations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and reporting standards applicable in Australia.

• Right to work in Australia.

• Experience using Xero

• Understanding of Australian financial governance and compliance

• Ability to work independently within a remote team

Desirable

• charities or not-for-profit organisations

• environmental or conservation organisations

• grant management and acquittals

• ACNC compliance

• Current driver’s licence and capacity to travel regionally and interstate.

• Additional qualifications or training in bookkeeping, administration or organisational development.

What we offer

At BioDiversity Legacy, we believe meaningful work happens when people feel trusted, supported and connected to a shared purpose.

We offer:

• Above-award 15% superannuation

• Flexible remote working

• Flexible part-time arrangement (0.6–0.8 FTE)

• Genuine work-life balance

• Professional development opportunities

• A collaborative and supportive team culture

• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing environmental charity

Employment requirements

Applicants must have:

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or unrestricted Australian work rights

• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)

• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally are desirable.

Ready to make a lasting impact?

If you're passionate about using your finance and business expertise to support conservation and community-led environmental outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role

• Your current resume

Enquiries to: Alex Keimel 📧alex.keimel@biodiversitylegacy.org.au

Help us protect Australia's biodiversity—one community, one property and one lasting legacy at a time.

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