The Opportune Foundation is a youth-led, volunteer-powered platform focused on making opportunities in the impact sector visible, accessible, and achievable for young people across Australia.

We connect emerging talent with curated programs, grants, internships, volunteering roles, jobs, and leadership pathways from purpose-driven organisations, all through a central, youth-focused platform. Our work centres on closing the visibility gap between capable young people and the opportunities that can shape their futures.

All volunteers support the Executive Director and do not hold sole responsibility for organisational continuity or compliance.

About the Role

Strong financial governance underpins Opportune’s ability to operate responsibly and grow sustainably. As Director of Finance, you will lead the organisation’s financial management, accounting oversight, and compliance functions, ensuring Opportune remains financially sound, transparent, and well-governed.

This is a senior volunteer leadership role with responsibility for financial strategy, reporting, and compliance within a proprietary limited company. You will work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to guide budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and long-term sustainability.

While this role carries significant responsibility and trust, it does not include unilateral authority to bind the Company or approve expenditure beyond agreed limits. This role suits people able to make a meaningful contribution over time, without fixed weekly hour requirements.

Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)
Reporting to: Executive Director
Status: Not currently recruiting but expressions of interest welcome

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Strategy

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports

• Monitor and report on the Company’s financial position and performance

• Advise on sustainability strategies, including revenue models, cost controls, and long-term financial planning appropriate to a proprietary limited company

Accounting and Record-Keeping

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of financial records and bookkeeping systems, whether managed directly or through delegated support or external providers

• Prepare and reconcile core financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports

• Oversee tracking and reporting of restricted or program-specific expenditure where applicable

Tax, Regulatory, and Corporate Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Australian corporate, taxation, and reporting obligations

• Oversee GST, BAS, ASIC filings, and other statutory requirements relevant to a proprietary limited company

• Coordinate end-of-financial-year reporting and support audits or reviews where required

• Monitor changes to relevant tax and reporting regulations and advise on implications

Governance, Risk, and Internal Controls

• Support transparent decision-making and financial risk management

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal controls, financial policies, and compliance frameworks

• Provide financial insight to support organisational planning and governance discussions

Collaboration and Advisory Support

• Work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to inform strategic decision-making

• Provide clear, timely financial advice to support responsible growth and operational sustainability

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interest in purpose-driven work and youth access to opportunity

• Excellent numeracy, organisation, and attention to detail

• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity

• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working autonomously

• Experience in finance, accounting, governance, or compliance is welcomed but not essential

What You’ll Gain

• Senior leadership experience in financial governance within a national, youth-led organisation

• Practical exposure to budgeting, compliance, and financial strategy in a growing platform

• Insight into financial stewardship within the impact and purpose-driven space

• The opportunity to shape the financial foundations and sustainability of Opportune

If you have questions about the role or would like to submit an expression of interest, please contact contact@opportunefoundation.com.au.