Finance Officer

About Softball Australia

Softball Australia (SA) is the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for the sport and has eight member States and Territories across the country. There are over 23,000 members and over 100K+ players in Australia ranging from grassroots through to elite talent.

SA has recently launched its new five-year strategic plan with a vision that softball is for everybody and inspiring heroes on the world stage. Our purpose is to promote and develop a thriving and attractive national sport that builds friendships, community, and elite skills to successfully compete. We do well, we do good, and we have fun!

As part of the new strategy, we have four key priorities of People, Play, Promote and Perform. At SA, our values include, Unified, Respect, Creative & Brave and Fun.

We exist for our members and govern the sport to ensure safe, inclusive, and respectful environments at all levels.

Softball Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

About the role

Working closely with National Office and State-based staff, the role is crucial for providing a high level of service and support in the financial operations of SA and its One Softball Member States. Operating within a complex business structure, the role’s primary objective is to provide accurate and reliable support to the Finance Team.

The Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, preparation of weekly pay runs, bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts and Debtor Management.

Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers and staff, providing high levels of customer service, efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail in data entry are essential requirements to be successful in this role.

The full position description and selection criteria can be found here: (SOFTBALL AUSTRALIA WEBPAGE)

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, in Word or PDF format to:

Steve Dix

Chief Financial Officer, Softball Australia

*********@softball.org.au

Applications close COB Monday 8 April

This role will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.

Candidates who are shortlisted and have progressed to interview will be contacted directly.

Given the volume of applications, individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates who do not progress to interview is unable to be provided.