Administration/Financial Assistant

Administration/Financial Assistant - Full-Time position

Location: Lota QLD 4179

Are you highly organised? Do you have a natural ability to work on multiple administrative and financial tasks, possess high level reporting skills, consider yourself an enthusiastic individual with a high level of attention to detail? We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic self-starter to provide support across our administrative and financial unit.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The primary purpose of the Administration/Financial Assistant is to contribute to the efficient business operations by providing a range of quality administrative and financial services to the General Manager, Financial Accountant, and staff within the team/unit.

In this role you will be responsible for providing administrative and financial support to our organisation to improve and maintain our efficiency, governance, and customer services. This is a diverse role that requires professionalism, confidentiality, a positive problem solving, and solutions focussed approach.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

1. Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and efficiently with minimum supervision and able to prioritise effectively.
2. Knowledge of accounting principles and GST legislation relating to Tax invoices.
3. Accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Maintain strict confidentiality.
5. Not-For-Profit experience desirable but not essential.
6. A strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement with a sound working knowledge of quality principles and accreditation.
7. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service and actively endeavours to understand the customer experience.
8. High level of adaptability and flexibility, to work in an environment which has many competing and shifting deadlines and priorities.
9. Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, develop and implement practical solutions in relation to administrative systems.
10. Demonstrated ability to multi-skill to be able to work across teams to ensure administrative tasks are carried out in the most efficient manner.
11. Proven experience in a Finance role.
12. A proven high level of administrative experience and strong organisational skills.
13. High level of understanding and appreciation of issues affecting Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people.
14. Proficiency in using Xero and Microsoft Office programmes.
15. Experience in processing payroll, including superannuation and PAYG.
16. Excellent presentation, written, interpersonal communication skills, as well as a high level of knowledge and experience regarding reports.
17. Exceptional time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
18. Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate, coach and engage effectively with all stakeholders including tenants, residents, family members and caretakers, and key external partners as needed.
19. Current National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes, or willing to obtain.
20. Current Blue Card, or willing to obtain.
21. Current Influzena Vaccination certificate, or willing to obtain.
22. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations.
23. Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).

ABOUT US

Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation (Winnam) is a community controlled not-for-profit organisation that is a holistic service provider for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Wynnum and Bayside Suburbs of Brisbane, within the boundaries of Quandamooka country. Winnam has two main operations: community housing and aged care services.

Winnam is the main local provider for affordable, long-term, and emergency housing to meet the needs of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Wynnum and Bayside communities. Winnam's objective is broadly to provide and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in obtaining low-cost accommodation, associated services and community development activities and to assist in addressing socio-economic disadvantages.

Georgina Hostel and Aged Care Facility (Georgina) a 24-bed facility owned and operated by Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation. Georgina Hostel offers both Permanent-Ageing in Place care along with respite care for both high and low care Indigenous Elders. Georgina Hostel operates under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (NATSIFACP) and provides flexible, culturally appropriate aged care to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people close to their home and/or community.

Our vision is to ensure residents have the highest quality of care, services, support, and facilities that meet the spiritual, cultural, physical, mental, and social needs of individual residents in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner. Our vision for the future is to expand our aged care services and facilities to meet the broader needs of our residents.

BENEFITS FOR WORKING WITH US

• Salary sacrifice options.
• Work within a small and supportive team.
• Close to public transport.
• Access to a variety of training and development courses to enhance your professional development skills.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification/experience requirements.
• Provide a current National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Winnam's policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

HOW TO APPLY:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can demonstrate high levels of customer service and administrative functions, please click "Apply".

Please submit an application and include cover letter and resume.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE on Friday 31 October 2025.

If you have further questions regarding this position, please contact Tarati on

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Thank you for your interest in this position, we look forward to receiving your application soon.