Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Fixed term full time until 9 December 2025

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight 

Duties

• Preparation, verification and data entry of financial data into computerised financial management information systems.
• Reconciliation of financial data and maintenance of associated accounting records, including the filing of source documentation.
• Prepare and undertake banking tasks.
• Respond to debtor and creditor enquiries and assist departmental staff with accounting issues.
• Provide general assistance within the financial management services section and undertake other financial duties, as required.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 or equivalent level.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

001015, 002917, 003415, 003416, 003417, 003419, 003425 - SoD - Finance Officer - Band 3.docx

001015, 002917, 003415, 003416, 003417, 003419, 003425 - SoD - Finance Officer - Band 3.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Graham Murray, Manager Finance and Payroll Services (03)6173 2872.

Applications close on: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 11:55pm