Health Equity Matters Limited – Surry Hills NSW

Contribute to efforts to end HIV transmission and health inequity

Applications close 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

The Organisation Health Equity Matters isthepeakbody for Australia’s community-controlled HIV response.Theorganisation’smissionistoend HIV transmission andenable theachievement of afull, healthy life for our communities in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. The organisationcollaboratesclosely withitsmemberstosupport them inrealisingtheir ambitions fortheircommunities.

Our members include nationalorganisationsrepresentingpeople living with HIV, sex workers, people who use drugs, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Our state and territory membersare thelargestcommunity-controlledprovidersofhealthcare topriority HIVpopulations andLGBTIQA+people inAustralia.Throughpolicy andadvisory,governmentrelationsandhealth promotion,Health EquityMattersfulfilsa uniquerole inleadAustralia’s effort to end HIV transmission.

Australia has an impressive track record of responding to HIV. This response has been underpinned by a partnership model spanning community, clinical and research partners, and government. Central to this model is the leadership roleof community-controlledHIV organisations. Health Equity Matters and our member organisations have delivered this leadership role across four decades.

Since the early 1990s, we have implemented over AUD60 million in HIV programming in 22 Indo-Pacific countries.

Acrossthis region, we draw on our strengths toenablecommunityleadershipon HIV, health and human rights.Thisworkis delivered in partnership with locally ledkey-populationorganisations.Our approach is to work withtheseorganisationsandourcommunitieswhere there is an identified need for our expertise and an authorising environment.

About this Role We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Grants Finance Officer (International)



to support the financial and grants management functions of Health Equity Matters’ international programs. This role ensures effective financial oversight, partner compliance, and adherence to donor requirements, enabling program teams to use funds efficiently and in line with partner agreements.

By strengthening partner financial capacity and supporting strong compliance practices, the Grants Finance Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality programs and improving health outcomes globally.

Key Responsibilities The Grants Finance Officer will be responsible for:

Support partner compliance through financial reviews, capacity assessments, and monitoring activities

Assist with the preparation and monitoring of grant budgets in line with donor and organisational requirements

Review partner financial reports and supporting documentation, identifying risks or discrepancies

Support timely and accurate donor financial reporting

Monitor partner funding disbursements, acquittals, and reconciliations

Review payment requests, expense claims, and invoices for accuracy and compliance

Contribute to partner agreements, due diligence processes, and ongoing performance monitoring

Assist with external audits and donor verification processes

Maintain accurate financial records and support continuous improvement of finance processes

Selection Criteria

Minimum of 3 experience in grant finance and budgeting, ideally within NGOs or international/multilateral organisations

Experience supporting grant allocation and management within international or humanitarian programs

Understanding of donor requirements,



financial compliance, and reporting (or strong ability to quickly build this knowledge)

Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills

Advanced Excel and financial systems capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working remotely and collaborating across multiple time zones

Robust interpersonal and teamwork skills in fast-paced environments

Ability to prioritise, take initiative, and manage competing demands independently

Alignment with Health Equity Matters’ values and a commitment to working with the communities we serve

Highly Desirable

Willingness to undertake occasional domestic and international travel

Hold a current and valid passport

Ability and willingness to undertake limited domestic and international travel as required.

Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks

We recognise that formal qualifications or sector experience aren’t the only indicators of someone’s ability to succeed in this role. If you're unsure whether your experience fits, we still encourage you to apply.

Applications close27 September 2026 at 11:59pm Health Equity Matters is an equal opportunity organisation. We value inclusion, diversity and gender equality. People from LGBTIQA+ communities, people with HIV, people with disabilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

In line with our Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure, candidates being considered for employment may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Terrorism Check. Appointment is contingent on the satisfactory completion of all integrity checks.

Health Equity Matters acknowledges and pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as traditional custodians of the land on which we work.

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📌 Grants Finance Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Health Equity Matters
📍 Sydney