Finance and Administration Officer

Select Aust Sydney; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits portal

Discounts on health insurance

Timesheet portal access

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Officer to support a Queensland Government department based in Southport. The role commences ASAP through to end of November, with potential extension and offers an hourly rate of $51.13 plus super for 36.25 hours per week, fully office-based in Southport.

The position involves high-level administrative, financial, and operational support to the broader unit, including accounts payable, reconciliations, cash handling, and frontline

Qualifications

• Strong admin background with financial admin, invoicing and GL support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customer service experience.
• Experience with Queensland Government policies and record-keeping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Accounts Payable, invoices, POs and GL reconciliations.
• Manage cash float balancing, receipting and banking.
• Deliver high-level admin support including meeting room setups and AV requirements.
• Provide professional customer service over the phone and in person.

Skills

Administration background

Communication skills

Government experience desirable

Job description

Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position

Job Description

Randstad is seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Officer to support a Queensland Government department based in Southport. This fast-paced role commences ASAP through to the end of November, with a possibility of extension. This position provides high-level administrative, financial, and operational support to the broader unit.

This AO3 level position offers an hourly rate of $51.13 plus super, working 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, fully office-based in Southport).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Accounts Payable, process invoices/purchase orders, and perform corporate card and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage cash float balancing, receipting, and banking.
• Deliver excellent, professional customer service over the phone and in person.
• Deliver high-level administrative support, including managing meeting room setups, catering, audio/visual requirements, and workstation maintenance.

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong administration background with demonstrated experience in financial admin, general ledger support, receipting/banking, and credit card reconciliations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience within a Queensland Government department, including familiarity with QLD Government financial policies and record-keeping systems, is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage specialised administrative databases and follow strict financial controls and security procedures.

Full availability to commit to the initial assignment length, through to late November, with flexibility for potential extension.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to our candidate benefits portal.
• Discounts across health insurance, phone plans, grocery stores, and retail outlets.
• Access is provided directly through our timesheet portal upon commencement.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.