Finance Discharge Officer

RSL LifeCare; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Hybrid work environment

Wellbeing days

Personal and professional development

Job summary

RSL LifeCare is seeking a Discharges Officer to join our team. You will be responsible for efficient and accurate final payment calculation for the discharged residents of our Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care Homes.

The role requires Discharges Officers to investigate payments, interpret their contract, and calculate what the discharged amount payable will be. The role offers a hybrid working environment within a not-for-profit organisation that values development, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a discharges function or relevant accounts payable or commissions calculations role.
• Proven accounts payable or commissions calculation experience in a fast-paced role with high volume.
• Proven experience with commercial accounting software and the ability to read and interpret legal contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform final payment calculations for discharged residents in Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care Homes.
• Investigate payments, interpret contracts, and determine payable amounts.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate and timely settlements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Contract interpretation

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

RSL LifeCare is a leading not-for-profit organisation focused on enriching the lives of veterans and seniors. Established in 1911, we are driven by our vision to create proud communities, living their best lives. We are dedicated to helping all individuals under our care thrive, every day.

We are seeking a Discharges Officer to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for efficient and accurate final payment calculation of the discharged residents of our Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care Homes. The role requires Discharges Officers to investigate payments made, interpret their contract, and calculate what the discharged amount payable will be.

Who are you:

• 2+ Years of experience in a Discharges Function or relevant Accounts Payable or Commissions Calculations role.
• Proven accounts payable or commissions calculation experience in a fast-paced role with high volume.
• Proven experience with commercial accounting software and the ability to read and interpret legal contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills
• Australian work rights and a willingness to submit a National Crime Check application.

Join RSL LifeCare because:

• Competitive remuneration package and Not for Profit Salary Packaging.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexibility within a hybrid working environment.
• Team-building activities, wellbeing days, and volunteering opportunities.
• Personal and professional development support.
• Collaborative and passionate team environment.

Our commitment to diversity:

RSL LifeCare is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We acknowledge the importance of diversity, and actively strive to create an environment where all team members feel safe, respected, valued, and have equal opportunities for growth and success, regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, cultural or linguistic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

We welcome and encourage applications from our diverse community, including serving members of the Australian Defence Force, veterans and families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our commitment to inclusion reflects our values and is key to achieving our purpose to enrich the lives of veterans and seniors.

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid RSL LifeCare Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role.