Organisation : Djirra
Location : Melbourne (Collingwood)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Domestic / Family Violence, Law, Justice & Human Rights
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer - SCHCADS Level 6, Pay Point 1 - $106,387.84 pa
Application closing date : 8 Sep, 2024
About the organisation
Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. We are committed to a future without family violence.
We deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside cultural and wellbeing workshops, and programs. Our services have state-wide reach, touching every part of Victoria to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do.
Djirra amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience.
We are an active member of the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing or at risk of family violence.
About the role
- Ongoing, full-time position
- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 6, Pay Point 1 – $106,387.84 pa
- Convenient inner-city location
- Exciting new role
- Join a passionate, dedicated and committed team at Djirra that are making a difference
About the Role
The Senior Accountant partners with internal stakeholders to provide high-quality financial and accounting services at Djirra.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, but operating with a high level of autonomy, this role is responsible for maintaining Djirra’s financial records and ensuring staff and debtors are paid, income received, and assets purchased and registered in a timely and accurate manner. The role manages two supporting finance roles – the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Officer. A core responsibility will be reviewing current processes to design and deliver continuous process improvements.
Please refer to the Position Description available on our website and below for the key accountabilities and key selection criteria.
Requirements
Essential
- A postgraduate qualification (CPA or CA) in accounting, or near finalisation.
- A Victorian Employees Working With Children’s Check card
- Police Check
Desirable
- A relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy, social policy or similar is desirable.
- Experience working in or alongside an Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation (ACCO)
- Drivers License
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
- Cultural awareness training in both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Accountant via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights
