Admin and Finance Assistant

The Victorian Law Reform Commission is a central agency for law reform in Victoria. We are a statutory authority, established under the Victorian Law Reform Commission Act 2000.

We aim to make a significant contribution to maintaining and further developing a fair, just, responsive, inclusive and accessible legal system for all Victorians.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

If a career that can give you the opportunity to contribute to fairer, more up-to-date and accessible laws appeals to you, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Keep the Commission's finances accurate and its office running smoothly.
• Manage invoices, payments, records and other important finance tasks.
• Support staff with practical administration, facilities and office needs.
• Enjoy varied work where your finance skills make a clear difference.
• Fixed-term, part-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As finance and administration officer, you will manage finance tasks and support daily office operations.

You will work across finance, administration, facilities and procurement in a small team.

You will:

• process accurate invoices, journals, card reconciliations and expense reimbursements;
• help prepare clear financial reports and monitor spending against budgets;
• manage the general inbox, calendar, correspondence, phones and office support;
• coordinate smooth meetings, catering, facilities and work with contractors;
• manage procurement and follow strict financial and purchasing rules.

About you

You should have solid knowledge of finance and accounting processes. You should have experience with payments, reconciliations, journals and financial reports.

You should also have:

• advanced Excel skills and experience creating spreadsheets and databases;
• strong organisation and time management skills, with close attention to detail;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a clear telephone manner;
• a practical approach to solving problems and managing varied tasks under pressure.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Emma Zanaty at *************@lawreform.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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