Temporary - Full Time Position (flexible) 6-month contract from 24 April 2025 – 24 October 2025
Band 5 - $78,448.84 (pro-rata) + super
* Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development.
* Hybrid / flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work / life balance.
* Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
The Business Support Unit in the COY Recreation & Leisure Branch is seeking a talented and experienced Finance and Administration Officer to join the team! This position is pivotal in ensuring the financial integrity and smooth administrative operations of our organisation.
Experience a versatile work setting that encompasses a hybrid work from home model and RDO (RDO applicable for 38-hour week only) and adaptable working hours.
If you’re adept at multitasking, thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to upholding our Yarra Values in your everyday work, we invite you to bring your skills to our team.
Yarra City Council is a Dynamic and Progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on diversity and continual development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Coordinate all financial-related functions for the branch, including customer-related issues, direct debit collections, debt reduction, refunds, and daily cash reconciliations.
* Be responsible for membership account queries from a financial perspective.
* Respond to issues concerning direct debit billing, suspensions, cancellations, refunds, and any special consideration requests.
* Follow through inquiries and feedback from customers to ensure resolution of membership requests and refunds.
* Coordinate the Direct Debit process on a fortnightly basis.
* Coordinate the Direct Debit rejection process on a fortnightly basis and liaise with Finance Department.
* Implement approved protocols and procedures to follow up debtors and minimize levels of outstanding debt.
* Communicate issues and problems to Business Support Team Leader regarding membership and administration procedures.
* Review and analyze daily end-of-shift reconciliation and provide feedback to the front-of-house Team Leaders regarding daily cash up.
* Provide income reports on daily income to the Finance Department of the City of Yarra on a weekly basis.
* Provide financial analysis on discrepancies, refunds, and rejections on a fortnightly basis.
* Provide fortnightly figures on direct debit income for memberships and swim school.
* Liaise with Finance Department of City of Yarra on banking issues, discrepancies, and other Yarra Leisure financial issues including internal and external audits.
* Follow up with financial institutions regarding merchant issues and errors.
For further information see the position description or contact Nada Delich, Business Support Team Leader.
Applications close on Friday 28 March 2025 at 11:55pm.
In your application, please include / attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
* This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
Advertised : 14 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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