Your future workplace

Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission assist hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty to find shelter, food, care and support. We are in this for the long haul - we are committed to making a sustainable difference in people’s lives. Everyone is welcome at our table.

Your new role

Business services encompasses finance & payroll, property and maintenance and ICT. Finance and accounting functions. This role also works closely with our Aged Care Programs for all client related billing, collection and funding from Federal Government. Working part time, you will be part of a team across the three programs to ensure the correct funding, billing and collection is provided under current Government Legislation

Your key responsibilities

• Reconciliation and monitoring of Medicare Statements and funding entitlements
• Monitoring of customer balances, payments and minimising non-payment or bad debts
• Assisting in intake of new residents/consumers
• Responsible for the onboarding of residents/consumers onto rent and fees procedures
• Attending and meeting with new residents/consumers as required to discuss billing and other information
• Work with SH Community and SH Local with Finance to collaborate on resident and consumer matters

The person we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant qualification such as business, credit management, account" or extensive experience in a similar role
• At least 5 years' experience in Aged Care Funding both Residential and Home care
• Experience in BC365 accounting software is desired
• Medium MS Excel skills (including ‘VLOOKUP’, pivot tables and ‘sumif’ functions)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to learn new legislative requirements

The perks of the job

• Part time role, 60.8 hours per fortnight.
• Working with a diverse CALD finance team who are passionate about what they do
• Seeing your own knowledge and skills being appreciated and enhanced in a diverse, fast paced environment
• Flexible working conditions i.e., work from home and no huge corporate expected hours
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
• Accessing in-house training
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Being located in the heart of St Kilda

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply click Apply Now and submit your application.

For more information about the role, contact Cathy Branigan, General Manager Business Services on 0408 598 578.

A position description is attached.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Sacred Heart Mission requires all its staff, volunteers, directors and contractors to be fully COVID 19 vaccinated, recognising the important role this plays in our ability to continue to support the communities we serve and to keep all of us safe.