Accounts Payable Officer

• Be part of a collaborative team in making an impactful difference in children’s lives
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) permanent hybrid opportunity based in Abbotsford
• $33.65 - $35.43 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging

About Australian Childhood Foundation:
The Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people to recover from the impacts of abuse, neglect, and family violence. We provide specialist therapeutic services, advocacy, and education programs underpinned by the latest research in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

About the role:
The Finance Officer forms part of the overall finance team within ACF. The position will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records and the timely processing of accounts payable tasks.
The key role of the Finance Officer is to support the Senior Manager - Finance to implement the necessary day to day practices and routines to meet the financial management requirements of ACF nationally.

In order for you to succeed, you will need (Key Selection Criteria):

• Appropriate experience in accounts payable and payroll.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills, including capacity to prioritize workload and meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative and positive working style and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams where necessary.
• Ability to deal with sometimes difficult staff members in obtaining compliance with credit card deadlines.
• A current Working with Children Check.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 of tax-free benefits.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to confidential Employee Assistance program
• National Network – Connect with a passionate professional community across Australia.
• Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a trauma-informed, child-focused organisation that puts children’s needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.
• Real Impact – Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families.

Ready to take to take on this growth opportunity?
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply, and attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter.

🔎 For a copy of the Position Description please visit: https://auschildhood.sharepoint.com/sites/HumanResourcesHub/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?viewid=4331ad9e-bc83-4125-b7da-8b4da2d43d07&id=/sites/HumanResourcesHub/Shared Documents/External Access/Position Description/PD - Finance Officer VN430.pdf&parent=/sites/HumanResourcesHub/Shared Documents/External Access/Position Description

Applications will close on 23 September 2025, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment including National Police Check, Working with Children Checks and additional State based program checks.
Australian Childhood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBITQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.