Finance Officer

n exciting opportunity exists for a finance or administration generalist to join the team at CHRH to support the finance team in the areas of aged care finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable and supply.
About the Role
This position, within the Finance department, reports directly to the Finance Manager. The primary responsibility of the Finance Officer is to support the Finance Team in the areas of Aged Care Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Supply, including relieving other Finance Officers as directed.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Accurate processing of transactions within the CHRH financial management information systems which may include invoicing, debtors, accounts payable, general ledger (journaling), receipting, and entering transactions within various ledgers of the systems;
- Coordinate aged care documentation, alongside administering resident fees and charges for all CHRH aged care facilities in accordance with CHRH policies and legislative requirements;
- Accurate and efficient maintenance and reporting of aged care finance information for statutory reporting and management purposes;
- Ensuring all transactions are properly authorised in accordance with the CHRH Instrument of Delegation and are consistent with CHRH policies and procedures;
- Compliance with Department of Health and Aged Care directives/regulations and Australian Accounting Standards;
- Prepare and provide monthly debtor reports to the Finance department and follow up on outstanding aged care finance debts;
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders;
- Liaison with internal and external audit staff as required; and
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Finance Manager and/or Chief Financial Officer.

About You
- Experience in finance and /or administrative roles;
- Demonstrated high level customer service;
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail;
- Ability to use numeracy, and effective written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to maintain privacy & confidentiality;
- Ability to manage time, planning and organising own work effectively within set timeframes;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
- Ability in maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.

Details of Appointment
Finance Officer - Reliever
**Position**: Fixed-term full-time position 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO (12 month contract)
**Salary**: HS3 (Grade 3 Level 1) $37.68 per hour + superannuation + access to generous salary packaging options

About CHRH
Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.
How to apply

**Our Offering**:
At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

**Our employees enjoy the benefits of**:

- Salary Packaging
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free car parking at all facilities
- Wellness Program (includes staff massage program and fitness passport)
- Employee Assistance Program

It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.