Finance Officer

• Grow your finance experience in a 12-month, full-time role supporting Retirement Living
• Build your expertise across contracts, settlements and financial operations
• Collaborate across Finance and Retirement Living to deliver better outcomes

The position

As Finance Officer, Retirement Living, you will join our Finance team in a newly created role, reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager.

You will play an important role in supporting new Retirement Living Act requirements while developing your experience across contract administration, resident settlements, resident engagement and retirement living finance.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking to broaden their experience while working collaboratively across Finance, Retirement Living and other teams across VMCH.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

At VMCH, the future is bright and rewarding. With us, you’ll combine your strategic thinking abilities with a hands-on, outcomes focused approach. Navigating and thriving in a multi-faceted environment and building relationships that deliver real community impact.

The responsibilities

• Support requirements associated with the new Retirement Villages Act, including contract reviews, Information Statements and financial information for new resident contracts.
• Support new resident settlements, including preparing refund estimates, assisting with settlement processes and overseeing the setup of new contracts within the finance system.
• Review existing contract and financial data, cross-checking information across finance systems and registers and correcting issues where required.
• Partner with Village Managers and internal teams on resident-related finance queries, financial systems and broader Retirement Living activities.
• Provide broader finance support including budgeting and forecasting assistance, year-end reporting, audit and AGM preparation, compliance activities and ad hoc support.

What’s required

• Bachelor of Business (Commerce) Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a large and diverse organisation.
• Proactive and energetic approach, with high personal integrity, drive and commitment.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Police check

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner

More about us

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive.

For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and the necessary screening checks. Kindly note we do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

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