Finance Officer

About the company:

This Federal Government agency works to deliver programs and services that support people with disability and their families, aiming to improve access, engagement, and outcomes across Australia. The agency collaborates closely with communities, service providers, and government stakeholders to implement initiatives that enhance social inclusion, wellbeing, and equity.

About the Role

Finance Officer will provide operational and administrative support within established policies and procedures. The role involves handling financial transactions, preparing reports, analysing data, and supporting projects.
This position requires communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and resolving moderately complex financial enquiries.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Process financial transactions accurately in the Agency’s systems.
• Extract and analyse data from SAP and other financial systems to resolve enquiries.
• Prepare timely and accurate management reports.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures, including process mapping.
• Work with stakeholders to support project initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Provide advice on financial matters within defined policy and procedures.

You Must Have
 

• Understanding of finance operations and reporting.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends or issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
• Ability to follow procedures while applying sound judgement to moderately complex matters.
• Capacity to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Knowledge and Skills
 

• Understanding of finance operations and reporting.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends or issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
• Ability to follow procedures while applying sound judgement to moderately complex matters.
• Capacity to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits:

• ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
• 3 Months Assignment
• Location:  Melbourne or Deakin
• $43.82 hourly + Super

How to apply:

Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, disability and culturally and linguistics candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Application closes on the 11TH March 2026