The Manager, Finance & Risk is a newly created leadership role reporting to the General Manager, Strategy & Business Enablement. This role is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of finance, enterprise risk, privacy, and facilities. It plays a critical role in ensuring financial sustainability, maintaining regulatory compliance, and leading effective risk and investment planning across the organisation.

As SATAC’s appointed Privacy Officer, the Manager, Finance & Risk plays a critical role in embedding strong governance and operational frameworks to support compliance, risk mitigation, and the effective use of financial and physical resources.

We’re looking for a hands-on and proactive leader with strong finance credentials (CPA/CA accredited or well on the way) and a background in financial management, budgeting, and reporting. You’ll bring demonstrated success in leading small teams, implementing enterprise risk and privacy frameworks, and managing external provider relationships. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports and papers for our executives and Board will set you up for success in this exciting new role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage SATAC’s financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash flow management.

• Lead the development of SATAC’s annual organisational budget, in collaboration with business units and the Executive Team.

• Monitor financial performance and provide accurate, timely reporting, insights, and recommendations to the Leadership group.

• Develop and implement investment strategies to ensure SATAC’s long-term financial health.

• Prepare high-quality financial papers and investment proposals for the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee and the Board.

• Operationalise SATAC’s Risk Management Framework, ensuring a culture of risk ownership, proactive risk identification and mitigation, and regular review and reporting of strategic and operational risks.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, taxation obligations, and financial policies.

• Act as SATAC’s Privacy Officer and lead the implementation and ongoing management of SATAC’s Privacy Management Plan.

• Lead a small team of Finance and Administration professionals.

Why SATAC?

At SATAC, we're more than just tertiary admissions - we live by our core values: Take the Lead, Do the Right Thing, Foster Community, Work as One, and Achieve Excellence. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to growing and diversifying their skills to drive success and innovation.

We believe in flexibility, inclusivity and professional growth - because when you succeed, we all do. With our commitment to professional development and succession planning, we’re invested in your future and the future of SATAC.

Inclusive Culture: We foster a collaborative environment where all voices are heard, and diversity is celebrated.

Career Development: With a focus on professional growth, we invest in our employees’ skills and future potential.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support your lifestyle.

Impact: Be a part of a not-for-profit organisation that makes a real difference in the educational journey of thousands of students every year.

SATAC's broader role

The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre limited (SATAC) provides reliable, efficient, and innovative tertiary admissions services to both its member institutions, and on a fee for service basis to other tertiary education institutions, in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

SATAC manages centralised application and admissions processes on behalf of its members and clients, as well as providing publication and research services, and acting as a one-stop service for queries regarding application processes and outcomes.

Learn more at satac.edu.au

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You are required to submit a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing how your skills, attributes, experience, and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide two professional referees. Preferably one will be your most recent line manager. Your current resume can be attached via the online application form.

Please note SATAC require all employees to have a valid Working with Children Check.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact:

Penny McAvaney

Manager, People, Culture & Business Enablement

P: +61 433 849 209

E: penny.mcavaney@satac.edu.au

For a full position description please contact satacHR@satac.edu.au

At SATAC, we believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We celebrate and foster our inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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