Part-Time Finance, Admin & Project Support Officer – Canberra

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Australia & New Zealand ltd.; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

FES-ANZ seeks a Finance, Administration and Project Support Officer (m/f/x) for a part-time role of 24 hours per week, based in Inner South Canberra, commencing February 2027. You will manage accounting systems, finance procedures, and admin tasks across Australia and Germany with a focus on compliance with ASIC/ATO.

The role requires a Bachelor in Accounting or Business, strong English, and proficiency with Excel and MYOB, plus tax experience (PAYG, GST).

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting or business or equivalent with practical accounting experience.
• Excellent English skills, both spoken and written.
• Strong IT skills with Excel and willingness to learn new apps.
• Flexible, collaborative team player with good organizational abilities.
• Experience with PAYG, GST and other tax issues.
• Professional experience in administrative, business or non-profit sectors.
• German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run the FES-ANZ accounting systems in coordination with FES headquarters in Germany and Australian bodies (ASIC/ATO).
• Maintain and update finance procedures (budget, payroll, tax) using MYOB and other systems.
• Manage funds, monitor operating costs, and supervise procurement processes.
• Prepare financial statements and tax documentation; file information with ASIC and ATO.
• Run the office calendar, schedule appointments, update contact data bases, and manage information systems.
• Organize events, international delegations, travel, and other operative tasks.
• Conduct media monitoring, and political and economic research tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Organizational skills

Tax knowledge (PAYG, GST)

Education

Bachelor of Accounting / Business / comparable degree

Tools

Excel

MYOB

Job description

FES-ANZ seeks a Finance, Administration and Project Support Officer (m/f/x) for a part-time role of 24 hours per week, based in Inner South Canberra, commencing February 2027. You will manage accounting systems, finance procedures, and admin tasks across Australia and Germany with a focus on compliance with ASIC/ATO.

The role requires a Bachelor in Accounting or Business, strong English, and proficiency with Excel and MYOB, plus tax experience (PAYG, GST).