Finance Officer Drfa

Stacey Fear; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Stacey Fear is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to support disaster recovery projects in Townsville. The role reports to the Financial Coordinator and delivers finance and administrative support across DRFA programs.

You will process transactions, prepare journals and reports, and provide financial guidance to operational teams. Ideal candidates have at least three years' experience, a Certificate IV in Business (or progress toward a degree), advanced Excel skills, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in a Finance Officer or similar accounting support role.
• Qualification equivalent to a Certificate IV in Business, or progress towards a Business-related degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proven ability to investigate issues, analyse information, and provide effective solutions.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizen or unrestricted Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Processing finance transactions and daily workflows with accuracy and efficiency.
• Investigating and resolving finance-related enquiries and issues.
• Preparing journals, reports, correspondence, and financial documentation.
• Collating and analysing financial data to support business decisions.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing financial advice, guidance, and support to operational teams.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives when required.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Customer service

Driver's licence

Australian working rights

Education

Certificate IV in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Experienced Finance Officer sought for a rewarding role supporting disaster recovery projects.

Your new company

Our client is a leading regional organisation committed to delivering essential services and infrastructure that support a growing community. With a strong focus on service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, they play a critical role in driving sustainable outcomes and supporting community resilience. Based in Townsville, this organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the region.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Officer to join a dynamic team supporting Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) programs. Reporting to the Financial Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of finance and administrative support functions while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing finance transactions and daily workflows with accuracy and efficiency.
• Investigating and resolving finance-related enquiries and issues.
• Preparing journals, reports, correspondence, and financial documentation.
• Collating and analysing financial data to support business decisions.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing financial advice, guidance, and support to operational teams.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives when required.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum three years' experience in a Finance Officer or similar accounting support role.
• Qualification equivalent to a Certificate IV in Business, or progress towards a Business-related degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proven ability to investigate issues, analyse information, and provide effective solutions.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizen or unrestricted Australian working rights.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to contribute to projects that positively impact the local community.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Diverse and rewarding workload within a respected organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Immediate start available for the successful candidate.