Bond Services Officer

Davies Stewart Recruitment & HR; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Adelaide CBD seeks a Bond Services Officer to manage bond lodgements and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated financial management skills and experience in interpreting legislation, ensuring high-quality client service. This full-time role offers a chance to significantly influence the South Australian business community's operations and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing and advising on various types of legislation.
• Sound knowledge of financial management including payment processing.
• Strong ability to interpret complex information in challenging situations.
• Exceptional planning and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.
• Track record of providing high-quality professional client-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process bond lodgements and refund applications.
• Provide timely and professional advice on bond-related issues.
• Manage financial administration of bonds and ensure compliance.
• Administer the Bond Management System and develop compliance reports.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal teams and external agencies.

Skills

Implementation of legislation

Financial management processes

Interpreting complex information

Planning and prioritisation

Client-focused service

Job description

This full-time job, located in the Adelaide CBD, offers a great supportive culture and the opportunity to make a real difference.

Bond Services Officer | Adelaide CBD (ASO4)

Davies Stewart is partnering with a key regulatory body in South Australia to find an exceptional Bond Services Officer to join their dedicated team. This is a critical employment opportunity for a candidate who combines superior administrative and financial expertise with a client-focused approach.

The Opportunity

This full-time job, located in the Adelaide CBD, sits within an important government-related commission and is far more than a standard administration role. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert for the day-to-day administration of security bond matters arising from specific commercial legislation. You will be responsible for high-quality, professional client service, complex decision-making, and ensuring legislative compliance.

This role requires a proactive and collaborative mindset. You will manage a dedicated Bond Management System, provide crucial financial and compliance reporting, and actively contribute to the integrity and improvement of key business processes. It's a fantastic chance to make a tangible impact and work across policy, finance, and customer service in one dynamic job.

What You'll Be Doing

• Expert Decision Making: Assess and process bond lodgements and refund applications, ensuring strict compliance with relevant commercial legislation and policy guidelines.
• Client Service and Advice: Provide timely, high-quality, and professional advice to small business owners, lessees, lessors, and their representatives on bond-related issues and legislative requirements.
• Financial Accountability: Manage the financial administration of bonds, including processing payments, managing bank accounts, undertaking month-end reconciliations, and ensuring auditable documents meet financial and audit requirements.
• System Integrity & Compliance: Effectively administer the Bond Management System, develop reports to monitor compliance with key sections of the Act, and identify opportunities for business process improvement.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and foster collaborative relationships with internal teams, other government agencies, and external industry bodies.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in implementing, applying, and advising on various types of legislation.
• Sound knowledge of financial management processes, including handling and processing payments, ledger adjustments, and preparing reports for financial accountability.
• Strong ability to interpret complex information and exercise independent judgment in challenging situations.
• Exceptional planning and prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of providing high-quality, professional client-focused service.

If you are a highly capable and discreet professional looking for a challenging employment opportunity where your technical and administrative skills will directly influence positive outcomes for the South Australian business community, we encourage your application.

To apply, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link. Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.

For a confidential conversation, please contact our office on 08 8232 8008 or visit our website and social platforms for more information.