• Richmond location, Wurundjeri Country (with work from home portion)
• Full time (part time considered), fixed term role until October 2022
• Salary package full time equivalent up to $90k pa (inclusive of base salary - $73k, super and not for profit salary packaging benefits)

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

A position has become available for a Finance Officer to join Berry Street. This is a fixed term contract until October 2022 and will work from a mix of in office and working from home (and will require a work from home set up).

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties.
• Perform Bank and General Ledger Reconciliations.
• Work cooperatively with management at all levels on the implementation of financial initiatives.

About You

• Experienced with finance and accounting.
• Flexible and adaptable with a team focused approach.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Excel and Word and computer based accounting systems.
• Self-motivated for both business as usual tasks as well as able to demonstrate initiative to create logical systems. 

The Benefits

• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications must include resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Queries to Martin Lopez Flamengo, Finance Manager on (03) 9429 9266.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Berry Street is categorised as an Authorised Provider and this position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.