Finance & Administration Officer – Public Sector

Youth Justice and Victim Support; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

You will join the Finance team at Youth Justice and Victim Support in Townsville as an Administration Officer (Finance). The role provides accurate information and advice across administration, personnel and finance to the Youth Detention Centre, delivering administrative support as required.

The Finance team ensures compliance with current practices, including processing invoices, purchasing, travel and accommodation bookings, and working with internal stakeholders to meet changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and external organisations.
• Competency in financial processes including procurement, payments and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and commitment to inclusive culture.
• Implement, maintain and review financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Administer financial processes including procurement, ordering, payments and monthly monitoring.
• Provide high-standard use of software packages and databases in administration.
• Investigate financial inquiries ensuring timely, accurate solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver services across directorates.
• Liaise with departmental officers and other organisations as needed.
• Enhance regional service delivery and public administration.

Skills

Financial administration

Procurement

Budget monitoring

Communication

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Job description

You will join the Finance team at Youth Justice and Victim Support in Townsville as an Administration Officer (Finance). The role provides accurate information and advice across administration, personnel and finance to the Youth Detention Centre, delivering administrative support as required.

The Finance team ensures compliance with current practices, including processing invoices, purchasing, travel and accommodation bookings, and working with internal stakeholders to meet changing priorities.