Finance Officer

About the Organisation

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

About the Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:

• Attractive salary and better work-life balance
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• NAIDOC Day holiday
• Personalized professional development opportunities

About the Position

The Finance Officer is a dynamic and pivotal role that will report to and be directly accountable to the Finance Manager. The Finance Officer will support the organization to improve performance, solve problems, and communicate the financial impact of transactions and events as they relate to Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will oversee the following functions:

• Assist with invoicing, receipting payments, and monitoring outstanding accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist in reconciling accounts receivable and other ledger balances.
• Assist with travel bookings for staff (flights, accommodation, related reimbursements).
• Maintain accurate financial records, filing systems, and registers (asset register, supplier details).
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable Officer as required.
• Assist with invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier queries during peak periods or staff absences.
• Provide support to the Payroll Officer as required.
• Assist with data entry and payroll administration tasks when needed.
• Responding to internal and external queries related to the role performed.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end processes.
• Assist in preparing routine finance reports and data for management.
• Ensure financial processes comply with organisational policy, funding body requirements, and legislation.
• Contribute to audit preparation and provide supporting documentation.
• Undertake other ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as directed by the Finance Manager or CFO.

Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree within the discipline of Commerce, Finance and/or Accounting.

2. Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage accounts payable, payroll, salary packaging and FBT implications.
• Advanced computer literacy skills and competence in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel and accounting software principles.
• Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in providing appropriate and timely reports and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of and ability to operate within policy and frameworks, particularly in relation to workplace health and safety, and equal employment opportunity.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of XERO and other accounting software.
• High degree of ethics and confidentiality.

3. Desirable:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Understanding of working with the context of an Aboriginal Health Service.

4. Other Requirements:

• Australian citizenship or Permanent Resident visa (Essential requirement)
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance that is not older than 6 months.
• Valid WA Drivers’ License and willingness to travel as required.
• Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

A copy of the full Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on 1800 311 888 or work@dyhs.org.au

How to Apply: Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

– Current Resume including current contact details; and

– Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.