At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial support and administration for a community health service.
- Company: Armajun Aboriginal Health Service, dedicated to local Aboriginal healthcare.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on cultural safety and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the Aboriginal community while building your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, communication skills, and a desire to learn.
The predicted salary is between 55458 - 67782 $ per year.
The Finance Officer provides high-quality, reliable financial administration and accounting support to the Armajun Aboriginal Health Service. Operating under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the role is responsible for processing accounts payable/receivable, assisting with fortnightly payroll, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end financial reporting. This position contributes directly to maintaining strong financial governance in support of healthcare delivery across the local Aboriginal community.
Key responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, match purchase orders, batch payments, and maintain vendor records
- Generate debtor invoices and monitor outstanding receivables
- Assist with fortnightly payroll processing, staff timesheet verification, leave record updates, and salary packaging administration support
- Perform regular bank reconciliations, process general ledger entries, manage petty cash acquittals, and resolve account discrepancies promptly
- Assist the CFO with month-end and year-end procedures, audit preparation, financial record archiving, and statutory compliance tracking
- Provide general administrative support within the finance team, respond to finance inquiries, and execute other duties as directed by the CFO
About you
- High attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions, data entry, and record-keeping
- Good oral and written communication skills with strong time management and organisational abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a small team environment
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain), plus full right to work in Australia
- Certificate II or higher in Business, Administration, Accounting, or Finance (desirable)
- Experience with payroll systems and salary packaging administration (desirable)
- Understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and cultural safety, with relevant finance/payroll experience in a community-controlled or NFP setting (desirable)
About us
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service committed to delivering healthcare to the local Aboriginal community.
Salary Packaging: Access to generous NFP salary sacrifice options to increase take-home pay
Workplace Flexibility: Tailored working hours supporting work-life balance (school hours to full-time 35 hrs/week)
Community Contribution: Rewarding opportunity to contribute to an Aboriginal community-controlled health service
Professional Environment: Supportive team culture with continuous learning and development options
Finance Officer in Inverell employer: Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of Aboriginal communities across the New England region. With a strong focus on culturally safe, trauma-informed care, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that promotes professional development and leadership growth. The flexible employment options and commitment to inclusivity make it an ideal workplace for passionate mental health professionals looking to contribute to community wellbeing.
Contact Details:
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service Recruitment Team
