Trust Accounting Administrator (10-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Equity Trustees; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Equity Trustees is seeking a Trust Accounting Administrator to join our Trust Accounting team on a 10-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. The role focuses on processing trust-related payments and providing administrative support within high-volume processes.

Based in Melbourne, you will work with a team of six, maintain accuracy and meet daily deadlines while using NAB Online. The ideal candidate has admin and data-entry experience, excellent attention to detail, and willingness

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration, data entry, accounts administration or banking operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage repetitive, high-volume tasks.
• Experience with NAB Online is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of payment transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Support the Trust Accounting team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Ensure payment information is entered correctly and meets standards.
• Follow established procedures and maintain documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Meet daily processing deadlines as part of a collaborative team.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues as required.
• Contribute to accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Accounts administration

Banking operations

Payment processing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

NAB Online

Job description

02nd November, 2026

At Equity Trustees, we are committed to helping people take care of their financial futures and the futures of those they care for. We are currently seeking a Trust Accounting Administrator to join our Trust Accounting team on a 10-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of parental leave.

Reporting to the Manager, Trust Accounting, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys administration, data entry, and working within structured, high-volume processes. If you have excellent attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate work, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Trust Accounting Administrator, you will provide administrative support to our Trust Accounting Operations team, with a primary focus on processing trust-related payments.

This is a hands‑on role where the majority of your day will be spent entering and processing payment information, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and within required timeframes.

Working within a team of six, you will play an important role in helping the team manage a high volume of daily payment activity while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and enter a high volume of payment transactions accurately and efficiently
• Support the Trust Accounting team with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Ensure all payment information is entered correctly and meets required standards
• Follow established procedures and process documentation
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily processing deadlines
• Identify and escalat any discrepancies or issues as required
• Contribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in administration, data entry, accounts administration, banking operations, payment processing or a similar role
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage repetitive, high-volume tasks
• The ability to maintain focus and accuracy while working to daily deadlines
• Strong computer skills and confidence working across multiple systems
• A positive, team-oriented approach
• Experience using online banking platforms, particularly NAB Online will be highly regarded but is not essential as training will be provided

What We Offer

• A warm, open, and supportive culture
• We are proud to be part of the Top 30 Best Workplaces to Giveback 2025
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
• Great central CBD location, modern office fit-out and end‑of‑trip facilities
• Flexible/Hybrid working environment

About Us

Equity Trustees was established in 1888 and is now one of Australia's largest specialist trustee companies. We help our clients grow, manage and protect their wealth now and for future generations. As a trustee company, we are responsible for always acting in our clients' best interests, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and cared for.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding, and supportive of individual development. Just as you will help us grow our business, we will help you grow in your career.

Equity Trustees is over 145 years strong and growing.