The Organisation

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia’s ocean. We are Australia’s leading ocean conservation organisation and one of the founding members of Australia’s conservation movement.

We are a community of ocean and coastal lovers across the nation, working to protect our precious marine wildlife and secure healthy seas. As an independent charity, our team of expert advocates and campaigners works daily to safeguard Australia’s ocean and coasts.

Find out more about us at marineconservation.org.au/about.

- Location: Any location across Australia. AMCS has offices in Brisbane (headquarters), Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

- Employment type: Permanent, commencing as soon as possible.

- Salary: $116,272–$125,752 per annum, plus superannuation contributions of 12.5%.

- Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Occasional travel within Australia is required.

The Opportunity

The Finance Manager helps ensure AMCS has the financial information, systems and controls needed to support our work protecting Australia’s ocean.

Reporting to the Finance & Operations Director, you will lead our day-to-day finance function, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll coordination, month-end reporting and compliance. This is a hands-on role combining reliable financial operations with practical advice and improvements to how we work.

Working closely with campaign, fundraising and operational colleagues, you will support budgeting and forecasting, provide explicit insights into financial performance, and help teams manage project funding and grant reporting.



You will also lead the annual external audit process, coordinate statutory reporting, and strengthen financial systems, workflows and internal controls.

You will work with external finance and payroll providers and colleagues across Australia. The position currently has no direct reports, with scope for supervisory or management responsibilities as the finance function grows.

What you’ll bring

Finance Experience and Qualifications: At least five years’ experience in a similar role within a not-for-profit or similarly complex environment, with CA or CPA qualifications.

Financial Operations and Reporting: Demonstrated success managing month-end deadlines and producing accurate monthly financial reports, supported by sound oversight of payments, reconciliations and payroll processes.

Grant Accounting and Compliance: Experience preparing financial acquittals for grant funding, with working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, particularly AASB 15, AASB 1058 and AASB 16.

Budgeting and Business Partnering: The ability to coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, explain financial information clearly, and help managers make informed decisions about budgets, funding and resources.

Governance and Audit: Demonstrated experience leading external audits,



meeting statutory reporting requirements and maintaining strong financial controls.

Systems and Process Improvement: A track record of streamlining financial workflows, improving systems and automating manual processes, with the ability to support colleagues to use financial tools confidently.

Relationships and Values: Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, an inclusive and supportive approach, and high standards of integrity. You will bring a commitment to AMCS’ mission and values and an interest in contributing your financial expertise to ocean conservation.

Application Details

Applications should include a current CV and a brief cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining why you are the right person for this role and addressing the criteria detailed above.

Please review the accompanying position description for further information about the role and selection criteria.

Apply as soon as possible and no later than 27th November 2026

AMCS is a non-partisan organisation committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia, including Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with ongoing work rights.

For enquiries about this position, contact ***********@amcs.org.au.

📌 Finance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Marine Conservation Society
📍 Melbourne