Finance & Business Manager
Country Home Services – SA
Home Care Organisation | Barossa, Mid-North & Yorke Peninsula Regions
Full-time | Leadership Role | Regional Community Impact
Are you an experienced finance and business management
professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to community aged care
across regional South Australia?
We are a growing home care organisation supporting older
people across the Barossa, Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula regions.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that helps
people remain independent, connected and safe in their own homes and local
communities.
We are seeking a capable and motivated Finance &
Business Manager to oversee our financial operations, business
systems, compliance, and strategic business performance as we continue to
deliver and expand services across regional communities.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance & Business Manager
will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s sustainability, growth,
and operational effectiveness across multiple regional service areas.
You will be responsible for managing financial reporting,
budgeting, payroll oversight, business planning, funding compliance, and
internal processes that support quality service delivery in regional and rural
settings.
This role will suit someone who understands the importance
of practical, responsive and financially sustainable community-based care and
who is comfortable working with teams, clients and stakeholders across
geographically diverse locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts
receivable, invoicing, payroll oversight and reconciliations
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial reports and management accounts
- Monitor cash flow, financial performance and organisational sustainability
- Support compliance with relevant aged care, disability, funding, taxation and
regulatory requirements
- Oversee client billing, package funding, subsidies and service-related financial
processes
- Work closely with operations, care coordination and scheduling teams to support
efficient service delivery across regional areas
- Develop sustainable plans and procedures for fleet management, technology and
systems information, staff travel, regional service delivery costs and client funding arrangements
- Identify opportunities to improve business systems, processes and reporting
- Provide financial advice and business insights to the management team and Board in
support strategic decision-making and regional growth
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors, funding bodies, insurers, legal
advisors, community partners and other stakeholders
- Lead or support administration and business support functions as required
About You
You will be a highly organised, detail-focused professional
with strong financial management experience and a practical understanding of
business operations. You will be comfortable working with regional teams and
understand the importance of flexibility, clear communication and reliable
systems when delivering services across rural and regional communities.
Experience in Health and Community Services is highly regarded
but not a requirement.
Selection Criteria – Essential
- Qualification in accounting, finance, business management or a related field
- Proven senior management experience in financial management, business operations
or a similar role
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, reporting, payroll, BAS, PAYG, compliance and
financial systems in using Xero (or a similar application)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with managers, staff, clients and external
stakeholders across regional locations
- Reporting financial results and providing financial guidance to senior managers and
stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail
- Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work effectively in support of clients and staff members working across
the Barossa, Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula regions
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within regional areas as
required
- Understanding of Support @ Home Aged Care Packages, CHSP or other community care funding models would be advantageous
What We Offer
- A rewarding leadership role in a motivated and purpose-driven regional care
organisation
- Supported by a small but dynamic management team who are committed to care, open to
change and eager to learn how to balance efficiency and quality to make a
difference to regional communities
- Opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the growth and sustainability of
quality home care services across the Barossa, lower Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience
- Flexible work arrangements, future consideration of part time and work from home
arrangements to fit around client needs
- Training and development opportunities
More to enjoy:
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year from your pre-tax income on everyday expenses
- A meal and entertainment card for an additional $2,650 packaged per year on dining out and venue hire
- For those classified as living and working remotely by the ATO, you may be eligible to salary sacrifice an additional $15,900 per year on living costs — such as rent, housing and utilities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) support
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with diverse racial, religious, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age identities.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated finance and business professional who is passionate about working in a values-driven not-for-profit, supporting high-quality care services in regional South Australia, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your
experience and suitability for the role. Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received.
Applications close: Monday, 13 July 2026
Office Location: Nuriootpa, SA
Enquiries: recruitment@countryhomeservices.org.au
