Foodbank Queensland is the state’s largest hunger relief organisation, working towards a Queensland without hunger. Each week they support more than 135,000 Queenslanders experiencing food insecurity and provide breakfast to 52,000 children every school week through their network of community partners and schools.
Alongside food relief, Foodbank rescues surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. Foodbank is focused on long-term change, partnering with communities to build fairer, more resilient local food systems. Each year, we provide 12.7 million kilograms of food and groceries, which is the equivalent of 22 million meals and 1.1 million breakfasts.
As Foodbank continue to grow their impact across the state, they are seeking a strategic and purpose-driven Chief Financial Officer to join their Senior Leadership Team and help guide the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for strengthening Foodbank Queensland’s financial strategy, governance and long-term sustainability.
Leading the Finance, Risk, Information Technology, Legal and Compliance functions, and serving as Company Secretary, the CFO plays a critical role in supporting the Board and Executive to drive strong governance, informed decision-making and organisational resilience.
As a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the CFO will provide financial insight to support organisational growth, funding opportunities and effective program delivery, ensuring Foodbank Queensland has the financial capability and systems required to meet increasing demand for its services across the state.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute finance leader who is motivated by purpose and impact.
You will bring a proven track record in senior financial leadership, ideally within complex organisations, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational oversight. You are comfortable working closely with Boards and executive teams, providing clear financial insight that supports confident decision-making.
You will demonstrate strong governance capability, with proven experience in risk management and compliance frameworks, alongside the ability to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also adapt your communication style to foster trust at all levels of the organisation and support the open and effective flow of information.
Professionally, you will hold CA or CPA qualifications and have significant leadership experience in roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Manager or Corporate Services leader. Experience within the not-for-profit sector, including grants management and donor reporting, will be highly regarded, along with an understanding of charity governance and ACNC regulatory requirements.
Why Join Foodbank Queensland?
This is a rare opportunity to apply your financial leadership expertise to an organisation delivering meaningful social impact across the state.
You will join a passionate and collaborative executive team committed to addressing food insecurity and strengthening communities. Your work will directly support programs that provide millions of meals each year to Queenslanders in need.
Apply
If you are an experienced finance executive seeking a leadership opportunity where your expertise can create real community impact, we encourage you to apply.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Celia Jones, Senior Client Partner on (07) 3305 5809.
