Job Description
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, full-time opportunity through to 31st July ****.
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
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy skills
Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Robust 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
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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.

📌 Finance & Hr Administrator (Shepparton)
🏢 Shepparton Art Museum
📍 Shepparton