Finance Officer - GoCo Community Care

Location: GoCo Tamworth Office - Ste 206 Level 1/279B Marius St, Tamworth NSW 2340

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Grade 10 ($1403.60 - $1549.31 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 14 September 2026

Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, with Rostered Day Off every 3 Weeks (Flexible Working Arrangements may be available to successful candidate)

A Council Truly Passionate About Community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

GoCo Community Care is a business entity of Gunnedah Shire Council, specialising in providing personalised care and support to people across the New England North West who want the freedom to live independently in the comfort of their own home. The role of GoCo Finance Officer is an integral part of our team, and supports the commitment we make to our community in providing efficient, responsive, open and accessible services to them.

Do you have a background in Finance? Searching for that next role that has that bit more connection and impact on the community?

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join the GoCo Finance Team!

• Looking for a change in environment? Join an organisation that really cares for our community.
• Receive an attractive salary up to $80,000/year (depending on experience/qualifications) + Super, Salary Packaging Options and Annual Wage Increases under the LGNSW Award.
• Additional benefits include a paid rostered day off every three weeks, ongoing professional development opportunities and negotiable flexibility!

Our Next GoCo Finance Officer

Reporting to the Finance Leader, you will be responsible for providing finance, administrative and clerical support and assistance to GoCo staff and customers. In addition to this

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Maintain Petty Cash for GoCo.
• Maintain assigned financial records for GoCo clients in ECM
• Regular checking and finalising finance related AlayaCare and Dataworks task
• Monthly Medicare claim and leave lodgement for all HCP clients in Proda
• Raise admin purchase orders.
• Assist GoCo Packages team with raising relevant purchase orders.
• Prepare & process monthly request for raising income invoices across all GoCo programs.
• Participate actively in the accounts receivable process including debt recovery & other necessary responsibilities.
• Process all GoCo Supplier invoices and manage the invoice matching procedure with purchase order to ensure smooth payment process in accounts payable.
• Manage all the steps of supplier invoice checking procedure in AlayaCare and record all invoices under invoices tracking procedure.
• Prepare, review and do necessary fixing HCP Client Budgets in AlayaCare
• Assist GoCo Finance Leader on Monthly HCP Statement preparation
• Assist with maintenance of GoCo assets.
• Dealing with various government departments as required.
• Assist finance leader with producing various financial reports.
• Regular travel to other GoCo outlets & meetings as required.
• Maintain a hazard free administration work area.
• Maintain co-operative and cordial relationships with fellow GoCo team members, clients and service providers.
• Liaison with Council finance in a regular basis for Accounts payable and Receivable related query .
• Adhere to the Gunnedah Shire Council Code of Conduct
• Maintain the corporate dress standards as described in the corporate uniform policy and procedure.
• Undertake other duties as required.

To read the full position description, please click here.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

To qualify, you will need a business qualification and/ or relevant Finance/Accounting work experience.

Key requirements for this position include:

• Excellent computer skills including a thorough knowledge of the application of the use of Microsoft software.
• Advanced data input and records management skills.
• A current NSW driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels
• An ability to identify and solve problems relevant to the job.
• Excellent customer service skills, including a capacity to empathise, and effectively communicate, with frail elderly people, disabled people and their carers and with people of various cultural backgrounds including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
• An understanding of the need for safe practices in the workplace.
• A commitment to harassment and discrimination free workplace

* While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of community care and community development.
• Previous experience in Local Government.
• A current First Aid Certificate.
• Knowledge of the New Aged Care Quality Standards and Aged Care User Rights Principles.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Working at Gunnedah Shire Council offers a range of benefits, some of which include:

• Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 3 weeks

• Access to MyLeave - An additional 5 days of leave each year to support a healthy and flexible work-life balance.

• Receive Long Service Leave after only 5 years!

• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia

• Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles.

• Eligible staff can access 14 weeks of paid parental leave (or 28 weeks at half pay)!

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Access to 4 weeks annual leave

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.

• Access to employee wellbeing programs

• Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Kim Davis, GoCo Finance Leader, on 02 •••• •100 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application. The use of AI to assist with creating and formatting documents is welcomed; however, written responses should remain thoughtful and personalised, as generic or impersonal submissions may be viewed less favourably.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 •••• •100 or ••••@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

For essential workers and their families moving to Gunnedah, The Welcome Experience is a free program aimed at providing free personalised support for a range of services such as housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community connection. To learn more and register for the program please click here: The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.