About Us
Rural Care Australia (RCA) is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering intergenerational services across the township of Merbein, Victoria. We operate Chaffey Aged Care, a 100-bed residential aged care facility, and Generations Early Learning, a 72-place long early years service which is one of Australia’s first shared site combining intergenerational learning and care services.
Our core values of respect, compassion, dignity, integrity, knowledge and innovation are at the heart of everything we do, and help us in maintaining our mission of delivering innovative services to support and empower our community.
About the Position
We’re on the lookout for an Accounts and HR Officer to join us on a permanent part-time basis. Reporting to the Manager, Business Services, you’ll play a key role in keeping our accounts processes moving!
If you’re an organisation enthusiast who loves structure and problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re a seasoned accounts officer, an admin pro looking to expand your skills, or a HR Administration Assistant seeking a change, this role is for you!
We can be flexible with the ongoing days and hours of work for this position.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
💲Reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable statements and reconciliations
🙋♀️Independently managing initial enquiries in relation to invoices and accounts
📅 Supporting end of month and end of year financial processes
💁Providing assistance with human resources administration including employee compliance documentation, onboarding and offboarding
💵Processing payroll as needed – step in to assist with payroll processing during leave cover.
About You
As our Accounts and HR Officer, you will be excited to bring the following qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience to our team:
✔️A qualification in business administration, bookkeeping, finance human resources or similar (nice to have, but not essential!)
✔️Exposure to – or experience in – delivering prompt administrative services in a professional environment.
✔️Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office is your jam. Experience in electronic document records management systems and rostering software will be a plus! Here, we use Xero and Employment Hero
✔️ Experience in accounts and reconciliation processes
✔️Responsive, reliable and dependable in nature with a deadline-driven mindset and ability to self-manage according to key deadlines
✔️Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
✔️Administratively adept, with a high level of accuracy when managing data and calculations
✔️Compassionate and motivated to achieve positive outcomes within the aged care and early years industries!
Benefits
We celebrate and reward our amazing team members who go above and beyond every day for residents, their families and colleagues — Our benefits offering is strong and continually growing. As our next Accounts and HR Officer, here are the benefits that we have in store for you:
🏢 Flat organisational structure – report directly into the Manager, Business Services
💵Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay including:
💰packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, credit card repayments, school fees, rent and bills
🏦Salary packaging via additional pre-tax superannuation contributions and novated leasing options
🚗 Free onsite parking
🏫🚸 Onsite childcare with priority enrolment and discounts for the children of our employees
🧳17.5% annual leave loading to maximise your salary and encourage the use of recreational leave
📞Access to a private and confidential Employee Assistance Program
⌚ Flexible part-time role – let us know what days and times work for you!
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and respond to the application questions via the ‘Apply Now’ button. We look forward to receiving your application!
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 18th May 2025.
More Information
For more information in relation to the organisation or to arrange a confidential discussion in relation to the position contact Jacinta Robinson, Manager – Business Services via mbs@ruralcareaustralia.com.au
For more information in relation to the recruitment process please contact recruitment@ruralcareaustralia.com.au
Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels free to be their true selves. We believe that every voice matters, all cultures are valued, and diverse perspectives are not just welcomed—they are essential to our success. We treat each other with fairness, respect, and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other unique trait that makes us who we are.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process (or employment) due to experiencing a disability, impairment, injury or incapacitation, please reach out to recruitment@ruralcareaustralia.com.au and let us know how we can assist you.
We are committed to providing a culturally safe recruitment process and working environment for First Nations People and individuals from culturally diverse environments. If you require any cultural considerations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process (or employment), please reach out to recruitment@ruralcareaustralia.com.au and let us know how we can assist you.