Financial Administrative Support Officer
Job No:
19742
Location:
Katherine, NT
About the Organisation
The Victoria Daly Shire Council became an entity on the 1st July 2008 through the amalgamation of 8 Northern Territory community councils covering an area of 168,000sqkm, approximately twice the size of Tasmania. Council's aim is to strengthen its communities with local people delivering shire services to their own communities with the skills and knowledge of their own culture, community and people.
Victoria Daly Shire is two years old as an organisation, so Council is currently recruiting people who share their vision to help develop the brand new organisation.
About the Katherine region
Katherine, with a population of over 10,000, is situated 300 km southeast of Darwin in the "Top End", the third largest community in the Northern Territory. The Region offers an abundance of experiences, boasting many natural attractions while providing a diverse outdoor and outback lifestyle for its residents.
This region is a naturally stunning part of the Top End, attracting tourists from around the world. National Parks throughout the region feature many activities such as camping, swimming, fishing (lures only), sightseeing, canoeing, boat cruises and bush walk trails.
In addition to its unique natural beauty, the region offers a variety of services including churches, schools, sporting clubs, parks and shopping convenience. The close-knit lifestyle in this community means new residents feel welcomed in calling the region home.
About the Opportunity
Victoria Daly Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Administrative Support Officer to join its friendly team, based in its Head Office in Katherine.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to the Accounts Payable / Receivable section and the Finance Manager.
More specifically, some of your duties will include:
- Ensuring a professional and efficient approach to the provision of services at all times;
- Providing administrative support, maintaining records, filing and initiating follow-up action to ensure deadlines are met;
- Liaising effectively with all levels of staff within the Shire, external agencies and outside organisations;
- Ensuring discretion and confidentiality is adhered to and promoting the Council's image;
- Maintaining a safe working environment;
- Assist Accounts Receivable;
- Complete bank reconciliations;
- Assist Grants Officer; and
- Ensuring the policies and procedures of the Shire are adhered to at all times.
To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in an administrative or secretarial role at an executive level as well as tertiary qualifications in a related discipline. You will be computer literate with the ability to work well under pressure and utilise a range of computer programs.
The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent organisation, interpersonal and communication skills who is able to work independently, exercise initiative and attend to detail.
You will also require a current driver's licence.
The organisation truly values its employees, and financially supports training and further study.
The Financial Administrative Support Officer will be rewarded with a competitive salary circa $35,889 -$41,411 + superannuation. You will also be eligible to receive remote area allowance $500 per annum!
Victoria Daly Shire Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions and benefits, including:
- Job security in the Council sector;
- Tax benefits (Zone A)
- 38hr working week (Mon-Fri, generally 8am-4.30pm);
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- 10 days personal leave;
- Up to 4 weeks study leave with reimbursement of course fees (negotiable).
This pivotal position is an extremely satisfying and rewarding role giving you the chance to finish each working day knowing you have truly made a difference to your colleagues and the community!
If you're looking for a secure position that is guaranteed to provide you with satisfaction - Apply Now!