Make a difference where it matters most

At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.

Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.

Why you will love working with us

Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.

- Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
- Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
- Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
- Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified and visionary Finance leaders seeking appointment to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Housing Choices Australia (HCA). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO leads and oversees all aspects of financial management and reporting. In doing so, the appointee will support operational effectiveness, governance excellence and long-term financial sustainability.

The core focus of this role is to provide strategic, expert and best-practice financial advice to the CEO, wider Executive, Board and relevant Committees. The CFO will enable and inform decision-making and assumes a critical role in leading Finance transformation, optimising ways of working and driving continuous improvement. The role holder is accountable for the integrity of HCA’s financial management framework inclusive of financial strategy, statutory and regulatory compliance, internal controls, capital and debt management and financial risk oversight.

What you’ll do

- Provide visionary financial leadership, offering strategic guidance and direction to the CEO, Executive team and Board.
- Develop and execute comprehensive financial and capital management strategies that support HCA’s strategic objectives,



growth priorities and long-term financial sustainability.
- Lead and oversee all aspects of financial management, including but not restricted to planning, accounting, budgeting, payroll, forecasting and analysis and auditing and compliance.
- Lead and drive finance transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing financial capability, operational efficiency, effectiveness and transparency.
- Provide executive oversight of Treasury strategy, including liquidity management, covenant compliance, lender engagement and refinancing.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate high-quality financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements.
- Present comprehensive financial performance reports, analysis and insights to key stakeholders, including the Board, Executive team, Audit, Assurance and Risk Committee, financial institutions and government.
- Identify, assess and manage financial risks to safeguard the organisation’s financial stability and integrity.
- Cultivate a culture of excellence within the finance team, providing coaching and leadership to foster high performance and accountability.

About you

Selection Attributes

- Substantial and broad Executive level financial leadership experience
- Successful track record in a comparable role leading a Finance function in the public, community, private housing or transferable sector
- Depth of experience in strategic financial management including modelling, regulatory and statutory compliance and debt capacity analysis
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent
- CA/CPA credentialed
- Exceptional financial acumen and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal capability
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Our values in action Everything we do is guided by our shared values:

- People First -We build trust through empathy, kindness, integrity and active listening… we create meaningful relationships and deliver results that truly matter.




- Responsible -We follow through on our commitments and take ownership of our actions… with transparency, honesty and accountability.
- Purposeful -We aim high and take deliberate action… challenge the status quo, embrace change, and continuously improve to make a lasting impact.
- Collaborative -We work together with flexibility and shared purpose… through teamwork, innovation, strong strategic partnerships and listening to those we serve.
- Inclusive -We embed inclusion in everything we do… recognising and removing barriers and acting on diverse voices so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.

Belong at Housing Choices

We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity.

We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you.

How to apply

Apply now! Applications close: 28 September 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.

A position description is available here.

Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence and should include a cover letter and CV addressed to Ms Leilani Frew – Chief Executive Officer, Housing Choices Australia (HCA). This recruitment and selection process is being supported exclusively by our retained HR Advisory Partner, David Turen (CPO HR Services) https://www.cpohr.com.au/

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest and thank you for your consideration of this Senior Financial leadership role. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV.

Disclaimer: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.

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📌 Chief Financial Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Housing Choices Australia
📍 Melbourne