Join us as we work to make Tasmania the healthiest island on the planet
Imagine a health insurer doing more for Tasmanians.
For over 70 years, St Lukes has provided health insurance that's helped Tasmanians. Now, we're also providing a promise: to become the healthiest island on the planet.
This bold ambition is a promise to our members, staff, and our state to make our island the healthiest it can be. We've already begun, investing in new processes, products, and people. We're focusing on local impactful changes and leveraging our networks to create positive outcomes.
Put simply, we're going to do things differently.
A New Chapter Begins – Join Our Finance Team
With the upcoming retirement of a long-standing team member, we're excited to welcome a Finance Support Officer to our small but high-performing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-established role where you'll help keep our financial operations running smoothly. You'll support daily accounting processes and assist with various administrative and clerical tasks, working alongside a collaborative team that values precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
What the Role Involves
1. Data Entry – Accurately input invoices, receipts, and financial transactions into our accounting system.
2. Accounts Payable/Receivable Support – Assisting with the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of payments and receipts.
3. Bank Reconciliations – Comparing internal records with bank statements to ensure accuracy.
4. Data Validation – Identifying and flagging inconsistencies or errors in financial data.
5. Spreadsheet Maintenance – Updating and managing Excel sheets used for tracking budgets, forecasts, and transactions.
6. Month-End Support – Assisting with reconciliations and data collation during reporting periods.
What You'll Bring to the Role
* Proven experience in accounts payable/receivable or a similar finance support role.
* A solid understanding of financial processes, with a willingness to learn and grow.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation.
* Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks independently.
* Confidence using finance programs and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
* Experience in financial analysis or expenditure control (desirable but not essential).
* Relevant industry qualifications (desirable but not essential—we value potential and attitude).
What we Offer
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* Excellent employee discounts.
* Opportunity to purchase leave.
* Paid parental leave policy.
* Social events, milestone, achievement, and birthday celebrations.
* The opportunity to work at one of the most sustainable and carbon-positive office developments in Tasmania.
* Award-winning Learning and Development culture.
* Recognised as Tasmanian Employer of Choice 2023.
How to Apply:
To apply online, please provide your current resume and cover letter outlining your interest, skills, capabilities, and experience. For the Position Description, visit https://www.stlukes.com.au/healthiest-island/careers.
Applications close on June 20th. Shortlisting begins immediately, so don't delay your application.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check.
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Locations include Launceston, North East TAS, and Longford. Recent job postings include roles in Accounts, Payroll & HR, and Contract Accounts Payable.
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