Assistant Accountant North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health location Sunshine Coast.

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH) is an innovative leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare, providing a range of services and programs through its hybrid Brokerage and Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) model for health service delivery.

Our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of our community through the provision of culturally safe, responsive and inclusive services.With the purpose of providing a holistic and comprehensive primary health care service, NCACCH seeks to improve health and social outcomes to our community through provision of access to a full regional network of health care professionals.

Encouraging choice for individual Indigenous community members. And through exercising this choice, building cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness across the community while simultaneously promoting market competition between health care service providers as they seek to attract Indigenous clients; and

Utilising its Aboriginal Medical Service and partnerships with primary healthcare and other specialised services, as a proactive strategy in delivering community wide “Closing the Gap” health status improvement initiatives.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our passionate Corporate Services team on a part time up to 25 hours spread across three or four days, contract basis until 30 June 2025 (extended dependent on funding).

Purpose of the position reporting directly to the General Manager - Corporate Services, the primary objective of the Assistant Accountant provides Finance and Accounting duties to support the achievements of the organisation in a timely, reliable and efficient manner. This includes providing an information service to clients and the public on matters relating to NCACCH services, programs, projects and relevant referral pathways to mainstream agencies.

Essential demonstrated ability to communicate, engage and actively contribute to a positive team environment. Advanced proficiency with MYOB or similar system. Practical accounting knowledge. Attention to detail. Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while ensuring quality of work.

High level interpersonal and communication skills and experience liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders to form beneficial working relationships. Strong administrative skills with experience working with a range of systems & applications, including MS Office suite, and the aptitude and willingness to learn other relevant programs as required.

High customer service ethic with a focus on patient outcomes while consistently displaying respect for traditional culture and values. Problem solving skills and ability to think resourcefully to solve day to day challenges. Solutions focused with the ability to work autonomously, display initiative and self-motivate. Strong time management skills and ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.

Desirable 5+ years experience in an Accounts or Accounting based role is preferred. Strong connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders across the Gympie and/or Sunshine Coast regions.

Sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture, health issues, and health disparities between Aboriginal and non-Indigenous population across South East Queensland. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mandatory Qualifications / Professional Registrations and Licences. Previous experience in an Accounts or Accounting based role is required. Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD). Current Suitability ‘Blue Card’ for working with children and young people.

Satisfactory Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court Record (if requested). Work out of normal hours of duty, including some weekends, will be required. Travel across the region will be required. Mandatory Vaccinations. Full vaccination against COVID-19. Evidence that is required for this includes, myGov record or immunisation history statement.

All candidates must include the following in their application a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. A current Resume; including updated current registrations and/or qualifications; and A separate document individually addressing each of the selection criteria (You can merge this document with cover letter).