Finance Officer

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

Location:
Wellington (NSW)

Reporting to the Team Leader Finance, this role is critical in providing both consistent and efficient support within the Finance function across the organisation.

• Operation of the accounting package (Xero)
• Assisting in the development of project budgets
• Assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely reports
• Reviewing actual performance against agreed budgets
• Assisting in the processing of payroll, maintenance of leave accruals and entering of journals
• Processing of creditor and debtor invoices and credit card payments
• Contributing to the preparation of financial statements

• Tertiary qualification in Finance (Degree or Diploma preferred)
• Strong understanding of AP processes, GST treatment and financial controls
• Experience with supplier management and invoice reconciliation
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document management
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit organisation preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good time management and the ability to multi-task
• Professional and demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Highly motivated with the ability to use initiative and work unsupervised

• A Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• A Current Working with Children Checks NSW (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Australian Driver’s License

Generous not-for-profit salary packaging

Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

Please be aware that WACHS operates an annual holiday shut down. Applications submitted over this period will be reviewed and suitable candidates contacted upon our return on 5 January 2026.