Finance
We’re not currently recruiting, but we’re always growing and we encourage you to stay on the lookout for future opportunities.
The Opportune Foundation is a youth-led, not-for-profit platform 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, jobs and leadership pathways from purpose-driven organisations, all in one central, youth-tailored platform.
Our focus is on closing the visibility gap between capable young people and the opportunities that can shape their futures. Every listing is selected with early-career growth in mind, cutting through the noise of generic job boards to make it easy to find pathways that match your skills, ambitions and values.
Opportune is entirely volunteer-powered, from our leadership team to our content creators. We’re here to ensure that every young person has the tools, networks and opportunities they need to thrive.
If you share our vision, keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities or submit an expression of interest below. We’d love to connect when the right opportunity arises.
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Opportune Foundation is a youth-led, volunteer-powered not-for-profit platform making impact-sector opportunities visible, accessible, and achievable for young people across Australia.
We connect emerging talent with curated programs, grants, internships, volunteering, jobs, and leadership pathways from purpose-driven organisations, all in one central, youth-tailored platform.
About the Role
Our ability to connect young people with life-changing opportunities depends on strong, transparent, and sustainable financial management. As Director of Finance, you’ll lead all aspects of Opportune’s finance, accounting, and compliance, ensuring we remain financially healthy, fully compliant, and ready to grow.
You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team, guiding financial strategy, overseeing governance processes, and ensuring all reporting, tax, and compliance requirements are met.
This is a volunteer leadership role, offering the chance to shape the financial foundations of a national, youth-led initiative making real impact.
Location: Remote (Australia-based preferred)
Time Commitment: 10–15 hours/week, flexible
Reporting to: Executive Director
Status: Not currently recruiting but expressions of interest welcomeKey Responsibilities
Financial Management & Strategy
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports
Monitor and report on Opportune’s financial health to the leadership team
Advise on sustainability strategies and funding priorities
Accounting & Record-Keeping
Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems
Prepare and reconcile financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)
Manage grant expenditure tracking and acquittals
Tax & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all relevant not-for-profit obligations
Manage TFN, and other tax registrations
Prepare and lodge BAS and other required returns on time
Oversee end-of-financial-year reporting and audits
Stay across changes to relevant tax and reporting regulations
Governance
Support transparent decision-making and risk management
Contribute to organisational policies relating to finance and compliance
What We’re Looking For
Passion for youth empowerment and purpose-driven work
Strong numeracy, organisational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
Proactive and self-directed work style
Experience in finance, accounting, governance, or not-for-profit compliance (welcome but not essential)
What You’ll Gain
Leadership experience in a national, youth-led organisation
Practical skills in budgeting, compliance, and financial strategy
Insight into the finance side of the impact and not-for-profit sector
A chance to shape the sustainability of a growing purpose-driven platform
If you have questions about the role or the application process, contact us at contact@opportunefoundation.com.au.