About Us

Celebrating 20 Years strong in 2025, Yalari has been changing the lives of Indigenous children from remote and regional communities, by providing scholarships to Australia’s leading boarding schools. In 2025, we proudly support 257 students on their boarding school journey at 20 partner schools, with over 500 accomplished alumni who are making their mark across the nation. Explore our mission at www.yalari.org

The Role

You will apply your skills to assist the CFO deliver on the day-to-day financial function of the organisation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the entry and payment of supplier invoices
• Coordinating and processing the receipt and payment of school invoices and building open and productive working relationships with our partner schools
• Coding and processing corporate credit card receipts as well as personal expense reimbursements
• Reconciliation of bank accounts and corporate card accounts
• Preparation of fortnightly payroll working closely with the Head of Business Services (HR function) and the CFO
• Assisting with month, quarter and year end procedures
• Preparation of various invoices to support the Accounts Receivable function
• Support with administrative duties as directed

Please note that the role is an on-site role based at Helensvale, Gold Coast - the role is office based and is not able to be done remotely or form home. Yalari does offer flexibility options for the right candidate to accommodate work/life management.

The Suitable applicant will ideally possess:

• Strong aptitude for numbers with an eye for detail
• Good communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
• An adaptable and flexible mindset - as a small charity no two days look the same
• Experience with Xero accounting solution
• 2+ years of experience ideally as a account payable clerk or bookkeeper within a finance team
• Qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping ideal but not essential if experienced.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this position.

Applications will need to follow this process to be considered.

To discuss the role confidentially please contact Kellie-Ann Robinson on (07) 5665 8688.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.