An opportunity exists in our organisation for a part-time Finance Officer to join our Finance team.
The role is 20 hours per week, and whilst working on a Monday is essential to this role, the successful applicant will have the option to choose the spread of the remainder of the week’s hours and have the option of some work from home hours.
The Finance Officer works within the Finance unit, but predominantly supports the Children’s Services Unit using the Children’s Services software to ensure that Long Day care and Kindergarten families are billed correctly, fee payments are collected and data is recorded accurately in our systems.
If not already familiar with Child Care Subsidy legislation, the Finance officer will need to obtain a thorough understanding of the Child Care Subsidy legislation to ensure that processes are compliant with the legislation relevant to their role.
The Children’s Services Officer also has the option to carry out some of their hours working from home.
For further information on the position please refer to the .
What you need to Thrive
To be an ideal candidate for this role, you will need to have good judgement and initiative, problem solving skills, a willingness to learn and succeed and a methodical approach to working to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and accurately.
You will need to be able to work harmoniously in a team environment and have the ability to deal discretely and tactfully with confidential and sensitive information as well as have great skills in dealing with clients and other parties, to ensure the best outcome for Council and clients.
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
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Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunditjmara, Boandik and Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form, upload your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description.
Applications Close: 4 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Looking for further information please contact:
Name: Rebecca Campbell
Position: FInance Co-ordinator
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2129
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Other details
- Pay type Hourly