Starting at an exciting time in Variety Victoria’s evolution, The Finance and Office Assistant expands the team and will be at the heart of the organisation.

Position Summary

The Finance and Office Assistant will be providing support to finance, operations, kids support, fundraising and marketing. Daily tasks will include accounts payable, data entry, office administration and research. This is a varied role supporting every aspect of the organisation. Ideal candidates will be helpful, highly organised with strong attention to detail, love people, efficient systems and making a difference to kids.

What you will be doing in the role

Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Support Accounts Payable/ Receivable including data entry and production and delivery of accurate and timely financial information
• Cost reduction measures including effective procurement as appropriate
• Administrative support and research for the organisation including kids support, events, fundraising and marketing
• Help establish efficient operational processes and metrics necessary to monitor that service delivery is functioning successfully and within budget
• Manage office documentation, filing and databases.
• Support the effective implementation and maintenance of IT systems
• Actively embrace and demonstrate commitment to the organisational values.

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline and/ or relevant equivalent work experience
• Excellent relationship, networking and communication skills
• Reliable and hardworking, with high levels of customer service, enthusiasm, and energy.
• Ability to work in a team, autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for making a difference to kids and their families.
• Willingness to actively participate in all Variety activities.

A couple of other things

The role is 0.8-1.0 FTE (negotiable).

Variety Victoria holds the safety of children as paramount. All candidates will be required to undertake appropriate screening to ensure their suitability for working with children.

Please submit your application by 9am Monday June 6th. Please feel free to ring with any queries on 8698 3900.

A position description is attached.