THE ROLE

The Finance Officer will work with the unit's Principal Finance and Reporting Analyst and as part of a small team you will use your initiative to support the finance functions relating to our Specialist Disability Accommodation properties and to improve related processes. You will work with internal stakeholders to clarify funding arrangements and improve internal tracking and reporting of revenues. Equally this role will liaise with NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) to proactively raise and resolve funding and processing issues. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in broader Finance team functions including payments, budgeting, reporting and compliance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Liaise with the NDIA through the online portal, emails and phone calls. Proactively identify and resolve funding and processing issues that affect NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) revenue.
2. Work with internal stakeholders and improve internal tracking and reporting of revenues.
3. Deliver daily administrative and business support tasks to support operations, including raising purchase orders, paying invoices, managing correspondence, updating registers, and collating information and reports etc.

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HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.