Finance Officer

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

The Finance Officer will work with the unit's Senior Finance Data Reporting Officer and as part of a small team you will use your initiative to support the finance functions relating to our Specialist Disability Accommodation properties and to improve related processes. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to clarify funding arrangements and improve internal tracking and reporting of revenues. Equally this role will manage revenue invoicing processes from start to finish.

You will also have the opportunity to support broader Finance team functions including payments, budgeting, reporting and compliance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Liaise with the NDIA through the online portal, emails and phone calls. Proactively identify and resolve funding and processing issues that affect NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) revenue.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly revenue invoices for DHV participants.
• Track outstanding invoices and follow-up with stakeholders.

Please open the position description to read more.

This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role. 

Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording. 

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.