The Royal Children's Hospital

Finance Officer – Disability, Youth & Community Services

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $70k - $80k/yr  •  Cairns, AU (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

Finance Officer – Disability, Youth & Community Services

Cairns, QLD | Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 yearly

We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Finance Officer to oversee core financial operations for Enabling Pathways, a service-focused organisation delivering essential care and support programs across Far North Queensland.

You’ll be employed by our Enabling Pathways team—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial transparency across a broad and rewarding scope.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end payroll processing and bank reconciliations
  • Generate and follow up on client invoices and overdue accounts
  • Prepare detailed quotes and budgets for Youth (Child Safety) programs
  • Maintain and update SharePoint registers (Assets, Vehicles, Insurance, etc.)
  • Monitor and respond to accounts@ and payroll@ inboxes
  • Support audit preparation, financial reporting, and compliance tracking
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve budget visibility and financial workflows

You’ll Bring

  • Experience in a finance, payroll, or accounts support role
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management
  • Systems confidence (Excel, accounting software, SharePoint or similar)
  • Effective time management and communication skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Requirements

  • Qualifications in Finance, Accounting at minimum level of Certificate lll or higher
  • Minimum 1 year relevant work experience (at least 20 hours per week)
  • Experience using Employment Hero Payroll and Xero
  • Valid QLD Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
  • Police Check (within 6 months)
  • First Aid & CPR (desirable)
  • Open Driver’s Licence

Why This Role is Unique

You will work exclusively with Enabling Pathways, supporting essential service delivery through hands-on financial coordination. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional ready to step into a diverse and purpose-driven role.

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The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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