You will be part of the Finance team within the Finance and Business Services section. This section is responsible for the management of all financial (including a budget of over $2.2 billion) and business services across the NBA.

In this role, you will work as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, challenging setting and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve beneficial outcomes for the agency. You will undertake a range of financial tasks and activities, including accounts payable, banking and treasury, end of month journals and reconciliations.

The key duties of the position include:

Although not exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities of this position will require you to:

1. Process and analyse the financial transactions of the NBA including, but not limited to:

- processing of all accounts payable and receivable transactions
- processing and maintaining General Ledger transactions
- preparing and processing of credit card acquittals
- preparing the monthly Business Activity Statement (BAS) with a sound understanding of GST, and
- assisting with end of month processes and reconciliations, payroll, and salary sacrifice arrangements.

2. Process and maintain the banking and treasury functions of the NBA, including the monitoring of bank transactions and balances,



and the calculation and processing of drawdowns.

3. Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports, including monthly performance and activity reports.

4. Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies and instructions to support the Authority’s operations, including continual improvements of the entity’s financial management processes and procedures.

5. Respond to requests from other government agencies and stakeholders.

6. Build effective relationships and achieve negotiation outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.

7. Contribute to NBA’s organisational strategy and culture.

8. Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a team and across the NBA.

Getting to know the National Blood Authority

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to save and improve Australian lives and patient outcomes through a world-class blood supply. For 20 years, the National Blood Authority (NBA) has delivered an uninterrupted supply of blood and blood products to Australians in need under the national blood arrangements.

📌 Finance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 National Blood Authority
📍 Canberra