Chief Financial Officer – Jabiru 

Windsor Group has been appointed by Jabiru Community Services to manage this executive search. As a profit for purpose organisation, we support our clients through ethical, values aligned recruitment across the nonprofit, government and commercial sectors.   

Jabiru is a social-for-purpose, charitable organization. At our heart lies a single, powerful purpose: we nurture children’s sense of self and inspire them to live with purpose by co-creating tailored services with them, their families, schools and communities. Founded over 35 years ago in Queensland, we promise the communities we serve to consider each child’s entire world, so we can understand and support them – connecting them with the right people, places, resources and guidance.  

We are proud to provide high quality outside school hours care in 23 state schools.  

Through Jabiru’s broader services, families and school staff can access supported playgroups, individual case management and access support, early intervention referrals and other health and wellbeing initiatives. All designed to strengthen connection and support successful education transitions.  

The organisation is entering a new phase of strategic growth, guided by a refreshed leadership team and a clear focus on strengthening practice excellence, operational capability and longterm sustainability. 

Recent work has centred on: 

• enhancing governance and financial capability 

• modernising systems and processes 

• improving data integrity and reporting 

• deepening the impact of its OSHC and community programs 

• expanding partnerships that enhance outcomes for children and families 

With a renewed Executive Leadership Team and a maturing operational model, the organisation is now well positioned to deliver stronger outcomes, innovate its service delivery, and explore new opportunities that broaden its reach across local communities. 

The CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting this next chapter. 

As the organisation’s senior financial leader, the CFO will be responsible for overall financial strategy, operational excellence and ensuring the longterm financial sustainability of a growing, purposeled enterprise. A key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will: 

• provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board 

• lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting 

• ensure highquality financial reporting and compliance 

• strengthen systems, processes and financial governance 

• support decisionmaking across OSHC and community service portfolios 

• drive organisational capability in data, analytics and performance management 

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact while shaping the financial foundation that supports the organisation’s future growth. 

Leadership & People 

• Collaborative, valuesled leadership 

• Ability to mentor and build capability within finance teams 

• Strong partnership approach across the organisation 

Strategy & Planning 

• Experience in developing multiyear financial strategies 

• Ability to contribute to organisational planning and transformation 

• Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity 

Operational & Technical Expertise 

• Proven financial management expertise in multisite or multiservice environments 

• Strong understanding of financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks 

• Experience in nonprofit, education, community or human services sectors 

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence 

• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly 

• Strong relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders 

• Boardlevel engagement experience 

Values, Integrity & Cultural Alignment 

• Commitment to childsafe practice 

• Alignment to the organisation’s values and community purpose 

• High levels of integrity, discretion and professional Judgement 

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The ideal candidate is an experienced financial leader who is motivated by purpose and impact. You will bring demonstrated seniorlevel financial stewardship, experience in complex service environments, and the ability to partner strategically with both the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. 

You thrive in organisations undergoing uplift or transformation, enjoy improving systems and processes, and bring a steady, collaborative leadership style. Experience in the nonprofit, education, OSHC or community sectors is highly regarded, as is an ability to translate financial insights into practical, actionable advice. 

Windsor Group and Jabiru are committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Applications will be assessed on merit, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. An offer of appointment will be made to the applicant whose written application and interview performance best demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Windsor Group will review applications as they are received. We encourage early applications, as screening begins immediately. Process steps: 

• Initial screening by Windsor Group 

• Consultant interview 

• Client panel interview(s) 

• Assessments (if required) 

• Reference checks 

Indicative timeline: 

• Weeks 1–3: Screening 

• Week 4-5: Windsor Group interviews 

We will keep candidates updated throughout each stage. 

When submitting your application, ensure your application includes: 

• An up-to-date resume (in Word format) 

• A covering letter (in Word format) outlining your interest and expertise relevant to the role 

Submit your application quoting reference number SMCFFO to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For more information, please contact Sonia Matthews on 07 3211 0001.  

Your application will be acknowledged by email within one business day. 

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