Job Description

Location: Mount Druitt, NSW

Full Time

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Finance Team. This role provides professional, timely, and culturally respectful financial support across a diverse range of health and community programs.

You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting program budgeting, and ensuring accurate reporting to inform organisational decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a community-controlled organisation dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Key responsibilities but not limited to:

• Operation of the accounting package (Xero)

• Assisting in the development of project budgets

• Assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely reports

• Reviewing actual performance against agreed budgets

• Assisting in the processing of payroll, maintenance of leave accruals and entering of journals

• Processing of creditor and debtor invoices and credit card payments

• Contributing to the preparation of financial statements

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance (Degree or Diploma preferred)

• Proficiency in Xero accounting software

• Strong understanding of AP processes, GST treatment and financial controls

• Experience with supplier management and invoice reconciliation

• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document management

• Previous experience in a not-for-profit organisation preferred

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Good time management and the ability to multi-task

• Professional and demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times

• Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation

• Highly motivated with the ability to use initiative and work unsupervised

Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:

• A Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

• A Current Working with Children Checks NSW (or willingness to obtain)

• Valid Australian Driver’s License

• COVID-19 Vaccination (including boosters) Certificate

Benefits:

• A competitive salary

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging

• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at hr@wachs.net.au.