Is this you?

• An expert in developing and managing budgets?  

• Results driven and thrive in a team environment? 

• Seeking a rewarding role with competitive perks, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive organisation that values your growth and wellbeing?

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting people to thrive. If all of this sounds like you, read on!

What ACSO can offer you

• Full time, permanent position available.

• $130,000 base salary + 11.5% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)

• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

• Phone, laptop, and provisions to help set you up at home

• Learning and development opportunities - including access to ACSO's leadership development program and a dedicated leadership coach. In house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

• Flexible working arrangements - includes options for an accrued day off or compressed hours, and the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid model, attending our Melbourne hub at least 1 day per week

• Career progression opportunities - leadership development programs and coaching, opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs

• Wellbeing initiatives - such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!

• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager - Finance, this role is crucial to ensuring the accuracy, compliance and efficiency of our financial operations. This position will undertake financial management and administration of all agreements from pre-award to postaward including supporting management by developing budgets for funding applications, liaising with funding institutions, ensuring deliverables are met on time and stakeholders are kept abreast of the financial status of grants and contracts. This role also supports the audit, budget and month end processes.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years in relevant sector as a Senior Financial Accountant with experience in audit, budgets and grants/contracts management.

• Experience in Technology One enterprise system desirable

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including IFRS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.

• Independent Preparation of Annual Financial Statements and liaison with Auditors.

• Relevant experience in managing government grants and contracts.

• Knowledge of funding bodies, government, and health.

• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and analysis of actual expenditure.

• Ability to plan actions and work to tight deadlines, working effectively both independently and as part of team in an environment with changing and competing demands.

• Pro-activeness that ensures timely and satisfactory completion of requests and assigned tasks, pre-empting issues and taking appropriate initiatives to mitigate adverse outcomes, whilst ensuring all stakeholders and customers are kept informed and up-to-date on progress.

• Exposure to tendering and project management.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to apply high level interpretation of data to succinctly present and tailor information to the appropriate audience.

• Strong commercial, financial analysis, modelling, problem solving and decision-making skills

How to apply

If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.

To learn more about this position, please contact Petula Frantz, General Manager - Finance, on 0488 555 616.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.