Finance and Administration Officer

South East Water; Frankston; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health checks

Onsite facilities and cafe

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Finance & Administration Officer to support day-to-day financial and administrative operations during a parental leave cover of approximately 12–14 months. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure service excellence and compliance.

This role offers a stable environment and a Level 3 salary band between AUD 97,275 and AUD 104,500 plus

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts, or business administration.
• Knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely finance and administrative support.
• Manage financial transactions and reporting requirements.
• Support governance and process improvement initiatives.
• Balance competing priorities and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Reporting

Customer service

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

Who are we?

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The role

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Finance & Administration Officer plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the business.

This opportunity is available as parental leave cover for approximately 12 -14 months.

You'll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely finance and administrative support, helping to ensure processes run efficiently and stakeholders receive a high standard of service. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll manage a variety of financial transactions, administration activities, reporting requirements, and process improvement initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes, support financial compliance and governance requirements, and help identify more efficient ways of working through technology and innovation. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment where attention to detail, customer service, and proactive problem-solving are highly valued.

No two days will be the same as you balance competing priorities, build strong relationships across the organisation, and contribute to the smooth operation of essential finance and administration functions.

Who are you?

You are a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. You have strong attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset, and enjoy building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Experience in finance, accounts, business administration, or a similar role
• Sound knowledge of financial processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and reporting
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and a committment to accuracy
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and financial management systems
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Most importantly, you are someone who takes initiative, embraces change, and is motivated by contributing to a team that delivers great outcomes for customers and the community.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years and a 2026 Finalist in the Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards ‘Flexible Working' category.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room and an onsite cafe.
• Limited free onsite and offsite car parking available, as well as pay-as-you-go parking options nearby.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.

This role is remunerated at a Level 3 which is between $ 97,275 and $104,500 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at *******@southeastwater.com.au.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.