• Full-time
• Brisbane based
• Salary range between $65,000 - $75,000 + superannuation + salary sacrifice options.
  
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

About us

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is the peak body representing, advocating, and supporting Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection and family support sector.

By sharing our collective knowledge and experience, we can all make a positive impact on policies and practices to stop the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland’s child protection and youth justice systems.

About the role

The Finance and Administration Officer will play a crucial role in supporting QATSICPP’s core function. In this dynamic role, you will focus on financial support, including data entry and reconciliations, alongside essential administrative tasks such as reception duties, travel management, and event support.

Your strong organisational skills and adaptability will be essential for maintaining the smooth operations of our team. This role presents a valuable opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our efforts in reducing the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection and youth justice systems.

Typical Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing payroll, accounts receivable, and debt collection
• Providing administrative support across the organisation
• Assisting with compliance-related tasks and document management
• Providing reception and maintaining the office which includes but is not limited to meeting and greeting guests, managing the administration mailbox, answering the main phone and responding to queries, stationery orders, re-stocking the kitchen, ensuring meeting rooms are presentable at all times, assisting with HR onboarding and assist the organisation with any travel, event or ad hoc requirements.
• Developing and maintaining internal processes to ensure efficient workflow

Desired skills, experience, and capabilities:

• Proven experience in finance and administration, particularly with invoicing and payroll.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.

Mandatory requirements:

• Proven experience in finance and administration, particularly with invoicing and payroll.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.

Why join us?

Our vision is a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people are physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong, live in a safe, caring and nurturing environment within their own families and communities, and are afforded the same life opportunities available to other children and young people to fully realise their potential.

This is what our team members say about working at QATSICPP:

• “The QATSICPP team are an amazing group of diverse, talented, and passionate individuals. Our work in the community-controlled sector of family-led decision-making has given me a sense of pride and achievement in my role. I have truly gained a sense of belonging in this team, and I am excited to see where my journey at QATSICPP will take me.” Olivia, Project Officer
• “I enjoy working in such a caring, respectful workplace, where our diversity is our strength, and you can learn from some truly amazing people doing some vital work.” Lucas, Policy Officer
• “Joining the QATSICPP team has been one of the best career moves I have made. I love the opportunities to reinvest creative skills I acquired in years of volunteer work into our projects.” Paula, Communication and Events Co-ordinator

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for general expenses plus additional salary packaging of $2,650 for entertainment expenses
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements and work-from-home options
• Paid continuous professional development
• Gifted leave days for the end of year office shut-down period
• Gym membership contribution

Further Information and Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Finance and Administration Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 07 3518 0071.

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Your application will include:

A cover letter (1 page) demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two professional referees.

QATSICPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.