About the role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Finance Officer to join our team at Family Services Australia. This is a part-time position based in Shellharbour, with the opportunity to work 3 - 4 days per week. Hours and days can be flexible depending on your availability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, accurate data entry and accounts reconciliation. The ideal candidate must have excellent attention to detail and be able to work independently. Prior experience in a similar role is essential.

Family Services Australia is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to families in need. We offer excellent working conditions and a supportive team environment.

Essential criteria - Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Value-Add

Lived values aligned to ours – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment (CARE) with Integrity and Positivity;

Graduate with successful attainment of a relevant University Degree or TAFE qualification will be highly regarded;

Experience with MYOB or other finance related systems preferred;

Strong MS Excel skills

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to meet deadlines and plan workload efficiently to meet company and client expectations

Experience in a community service environment or equivalent operating environment that has included successful, cohesive and supportive engagement with teams;

Strong proactive problem-solving ability to resolve day to day operational priorities with sustainable solutions;

Ability to support a multi-disciplined environment with high standards of Care, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Audit and Risk Management;

Outstanding internal and external communication and interpersonal skills to aid staff capacity development;

Ability to obtain Working with Children's Check and National Police Check (NPC) clearances.

Benefits and perks

Flexible working hours on and offsite to prioritise health, love and family;

A tailored annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Plan and quarterly Community Support Framework (CSF) 360 Degree appraisals;

Enjoy a professional, community-focused and supportive values-based team culture;

Charity Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free;

Access to a Chill-Out Room with Therapeutic Massage Chair, Wellness Program Activities, Supervision De-briefing and Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and

Receive Paid Family Days at Easter and Christmas that don’t affect your leave entitlements.

About the Charity

Join a growing Not for Profit (NFP) ranked eighth (Australia and New Zealand) in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Most Innovative Companies – NFP, Government and Education sectors.

FSA is at an exciting time in its evolution as a leading NFP community service provider in Australia. Our Employee Satisfaction (ESAT) is at 84.1%, while Client Satisfaction (CSAT) is currently at 92.8% across our service streams.

Founded in 1992, FSA continues to grow its multi-disciplined services within Australia, having expanded from 2 to 35 sites across SE/SW QLD, Northern and Southern NSW. Our community reach impact has grown from 1,000 Occasions of Service (OoS) P.A. (2016) to more than 132,000 OoS (2023).

FSA offers a clinically informed central triage and continuity of care with reduced referral pathways that holistically meet therapeutic needs of our staff, clients and families, keeping them Safe, Well, Strong and Connected.

FSA values diversity in managing and reducing therapeutic risks for the clients we serve, demonstrating values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment (CARE) with Integrity and Positivity. We make CARE our Intellectual Property, starting within, prioritizing self-love and self-care.

If you are committed to achieving this exciting career and life opportunity joining our Family @ Work, please forward an up to date resume and cover letter, and address the essential criteria. Apply early as interviews will be conducted concurrently with this advert, it’s a dynamic setting!

Early applications are encouraged.

For any initial inquiries please contact Chelsea Harvey, HR & Recruitment Consultant on 0437 029 058 or [email protected].

Thank you sincerely for your consideration, we greatly appreciate your interest in FSA and advise only final preferred candidates will be contacted for next steps in our recruitment process.