Finance Officer

Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Finance Officer.This position is well suited to someone who has experience in financial administration, with an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, and commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.

Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Boardis an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.

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Applications Close 28 October 2025, This is a part-time ongoing position.

About the Opportunity

The Finance Officer will work closely with the Finance Manager with a specific focus on KWHB finance functions including grants management, and accounts payable and receivable. The role also has a more general focus on administrative support for all aspects of the KWHB finance function and its day-to-day office operations.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Process end-to-end accounts payable, including cost coding, reconciling invoices to purchase orders in ProSpend and exporting to MYOB, reconciling supplier statements,
  
  and processing supplier payments in accordance with credit terms.
• Process weekly employee reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Respond to staff and supplier queries and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.
• Assist with grant management reporting and related administrative tasks.
• Provide administrative support to other KWHB work units as directed by the Executive Manager Corporate Services, to ensure effective delivery of services to
  
  KWHB clients.

The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration of AO3 - AO4 (negotiated based on skills, qualifications and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, which include:

• Relocation & repatriation assistance
• Salary sacrificing
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Daily travel allowance when working away from Yarralin
• Thorough workplace training and orientation
• Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances
• Flexible work options

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.

Additional Information:

• If you would like to chat further about this opportunity, please contact our KWHB Human Resources Team by calling or emailing 
• The start date can be negotiated pending the requirements of the suitable candidate.
• Find out more about working for Katherine West Health Board here.