Finance Officer

- 4-month Contract with a view to go permanent
- Malvern Location | Hybrid role
- Generous non-for-profit Salary Packaging – increase take home pay!

The role: In this important role as a Finance Officer at mecwacare, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our residential aged care services by delivering accurate, timely and compliant resident billing and accounts receivable services. Initially offered as a 4-month contract with the prospect to transition into a permanent position, you will manage resident accounts, process accommodation payments and government funding reconciliations, monitor outstanding fees, and investigate billing and payment discrepancies while ensuring compliance with aged care legislation and organisational policies. Working collaboratively within the Finance team, you will also contribute to month-end reporting, maintain the integrity of financial records and systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes and service delivery.

About you:

You are a detail-oriented and customer-focused finance professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy. You bring experience in accounts receivable or aged care finance, along with a sound understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial administration. You are organised, able to manage competing priorities, and communicate confidently with residents, families, government agencies and internal stakeholders.

With a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, you are committed to delivering exceptional service while maintaining confidentiality, compliance and the highest standards of financial integrity.

What you bring:

- Sound administrative and organisational skills.
- High degree of accuracy with attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of Australian accounting standards, statutory requirements,



regulations and practices which apply to accounting in the aged care sector.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritise multiple completing tasks effectively.
- Customer service focused with excellent telephone communication skills.
- Minimum one year’s experience in the Residential Aged Care Services sector.
- Tertiary qualification in accounting and membership of a recognised professional accounting body or near completion

Why work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference. mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4300 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

What do we offer?

- Work Life Balance and Hybrid Flexible Working.
- Not for profit Salary Packaging benefit up to $15,900 and Meals Card up to $2,700.
- Employee Assistance Program alongside awards and recognition
- Range of other benefits and discounts.

To apply: Please submit your application alongside a Cover letter addressing Position Description requirements. We do not accept applications via email. All successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so if interested, please apply early.

📌 Finance Officer (Malvern)
🏢 Mecwacare
📍 Malvern