AddressAbout the QNMU
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) is the industrial and professional organisation for nurses and midwives working in public and private health and aged care in Queensland. The QNMU seeks to promote and defend the industrial, professional, social, political and democratic interests of over 73,000 members. We have over 200 employees including organisers, professionals and administrative personnel, and manage a multi-million-dollar operating budget.
Why is the role exciting?
The variety, passion and real ability to make a change!
The Finance team strives to provide accurate, timely and useful financial information and reports to stakeholders to support decision making and to maximise utilisation and value of member’s assets.
The role of the Finance Officer exists to support the Finance team in the completion of accounting and administrative tasks including the processing and payment of creditor invoices, performing bank and general ledger reconciliations, and undertaking a range of accounts and administrative duties including payroll backup as required.
Key outcomes include the timely processing and payment of creditor invoices in line with agreed terms, coordination with the Finance Manager to determine creditor cashflow requirements, timely reconciliation of accounts and general ledger balances, provision of standard reports to assist the Finance Manager in the delivery of the Finance team’s objectives.
Our values are integral to us and drive the work we (and you!) will do. Some of our values include:
- Fairness: We are committed to a fair society.
- Collectivism: We are stronger when we work together.
- Equality: We believe all people should be treated equally and have the same rights under the law.
- Opportunity: We seek to improve the quality of life of all Australians.
Who we’re looking for:-
- Experience in a similar administrative accounting role, including payroll and processing accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Experience in using financial accounting and HRIS/Payroll software, banking platforms and electronic records management systems.
- TechnologyOne system experience will be highly regarded
- Ability to maintain concentration in a volume processing activity such as data entry to ensure accuracy and identification of errors to be addressed
- Highly developed organisational skills including the ability to plan and coordinate own workloads to achieve goals and meet deadlines under pressure
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative systems and procedures
- Sound knowledge of general accounting, clerical and administrative practices and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and take a collaborative approach to work
- Someone who is self-directed, establish priorities, use initiative and be proactive in raising and dealing with issues
What are the benefits?
- Starting base salary of circa $79,074.66
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Monthly ADO’s (13 per year) or opportunity to work compressed hours 9 day fortnight
- 15% superannuation
- Christmas closure – no leave required
- Flexible work & hybrid working
- Professional development entitlements;
- Not for profit employer with Salary Sacrificing options
How to Apply
To apply, click on "Apply for this job" and submit your resume. Applications close on 31 May 2024.
For any recruitment queries, please contact Chris Jones on *******@qnmu.org.au
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Further information
For further information about the QNMU, head to our website www.qnmu.org.au
“The QNMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, people with a disability and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to be part of an organisation that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment”. Selection for all vacancies is made based on merit”.
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union of Employees (QNMU) collects personal information from you for the purpose of your job application during the course of the recruitment and selection process. We usually collect personal information from prospective employees through the application form, from referees or through a recruitment agency. We may disclose your personal information to your referees and other persons you nominate or mention in your application. Where you do not provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to consider your application or engage you as an employee of the QNMU. For information on how you may access or correct your personal information or how you can make a complaint about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles, please refer to the QNMU Privacy Policy at www.qnmu.org.au.
