APS5 Finance Officer

• Enjoy a safe, respectful workplace with a friendly, inclusive culture
• Above market leave and working conditions supporting positive work life balance
• $86,624 - $93,253 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Currently, there are around 5.5 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 717,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

The Financial Reporting and Control Branch supports the Agency in financial management and compliance with legislative and policy requirements, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act We provide timely and accurate financial information based on strong financial controls, supporting the agency's decision making and the Government's objectives for financial sustainability of both the agency and the scheme.

This is a team membership position focussed on Accounts Payable functions and will perform work that involves team leadership responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and allocating work to other lower-level team members within a team.

As APS5 Finance Officer you will perform procedural, clerical, administrative and operational tasks that support and contribute NDIA's objectives to "build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme".

The APS5 Finance Officer will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating, monitoring and resolving outstanding Accounts Payable invoices.
• Monitoring and resolving Finance Service Desk queries.
• Producing a weekly outstanding invoice report and following up status of overdue invoices.
• Running daily check of potential duplicate invoices.
• Liaising with business areas, suppliers and Services Australia for outstanding invoices due for payment.
• PITC grant review/processing with business area and Service Australia.
• Coordinating approval and processing of Direct Payment Requests.
• Investigating and resolving any unmatched goods receipts.

What we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Background in Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Card management.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Sound understanding of Government procurement and goods receipting processes.
• Experience working with a shared services provider.
• Experience working in SAP is desirable.

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we're based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 717,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from Geelong VIC or Richmond – VIC, flexible working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close Wednesday 29 October :30pm AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Phillips on or via email

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact DFP Recruitment on

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.

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