• Based in Wodonga or Wangaratta
• Full-Time Permanent (1.0 EFT)
• Career growth and development opportunities

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for leadership and a keen eye for detail? Join our team as a Finance Team Leader, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, oversee financial operations, and contribute to the growth and success of our organisation.

Your ability to plan and prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and manage workflow efficiently for financial deadlines is fundamental. Initiative, the capacity to work autonomously, and a positive attitude towards teamwork are critical.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals to achieve departmental goals and deadlines.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, payroll, and reporting.
• Lead and manage the month-end GL close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage the end-to-end Payroll function, including the fortnightly pay and month and year-end processes.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and financial control requirements.
• Manage cash flow and coordinate with other departments for financial planning.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance efficiency in finance workflows.

Your day will comprise of a broad range of responsibilities, and no two days will be the same, allowing you to utilise your knowledge in budget analysis, introducing efficiencies within the teams, and oversee financial and payroll reporting requirements. You will be working in a collaborative team environment and will bring to the role your high-level interpersonal skills, integrity, and professionalism.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Team Leader to join our team. This role requires advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and Word, as well as a strong ability to adapt to change. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work well within a small team.

You will be a confident and competent finance professional that thrives on organisation, deadlines and providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers. You will also have an excellent ability to problem-solve and resolve conflict as well as strong administrative skills.

Experience in using accounting software/systems (SAGE, Micropay & MAGIQ) and a background in Payroll is desirable. You will need however, to be a self-starter, someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, hold a finance or business qualification and most importantly you will need to have a proven track record of working within a finance/accounts/payroll department.

REMUNERATION

• Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
• Classification Managers and Admin Officer Grade 4 or 5

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Victoria Mugwagwa on 0497 331 622.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check both VIC and NSW
• Evidence of Vaccinations
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.