Shepparton Art Museum acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the Shepparton region on whose lands SAM is located, the Yorta Yorta peoples and their Elders past, present, and emerging.

About SAM

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is one of Australia's outstanding regional art museums, showcasing our exhibitions and collections in new and exciting ways and creating a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging space for all audiences.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Business, the Finance & HR Administrator is responsible for supporting SAM's finance, payroll and human resources functions. You’ll manage day-to-day financial administration, support fortnightly payroll, maintain employee records and HR systems, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and provide general business administration support across the organisation.

This is a varied role that works across finance, HR, payroll, retail administration and business systems, requiring a high level of accuracy, organisation and confidentiality.

The position is offered as a fixed-term, part-time opportunity through to 31st July 2027, working 32 hours per week across 4–5 days.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day financial administration, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, invoices, reconciliations and financial data entry

- Maintain financial records and process transactions through Xero

- Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, BAS, audit and compliance requirements

- Support the fortnightly payroll process, including payroll data, leave, employee payments and payroll enquiries

- Maintain accurate employee records and HR information through Diffuze HR

- Coordinate recruitment, employment contracts, onboarding, inductions and employee documentation

- Support performance review processes and other HR administration

- Support retail administration and transactions through the Lightspeed POS system

- Provide general administrative support to the Director of Business and Business Services team





- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across finance, HR and business administration processes

- Provide responsive and high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders

- Ensure compliance with SAM policies, procedures and workplace health and safety requirements

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

- A Diploma or higher qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related discipline

- Demonstrated experience in financial administration and payroll

- Experience providing HR administrative support, including recruitment and onboarding

- Experience using Xero, CloudPayroll and HR systems such as Diffuze HR

- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

- Experience using SharePoint or similar document management systems

- Experience using Lightspeed POS or a similar retail point-of-sale system

- Robust attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy skills

- Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement

- High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

- An interest in working in a diverse arts environment and a commitment to community and cultural development

- Working with Children Check, Police Check and Rights to Work in Australia

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted via Seek. Applications must include a cover letter and resume.

Please see our website to view the full position description.

For further information please contact Alexandra Sculli from OurHR at ••••@ourhr.com.au

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.

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