Business Support Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Business Support Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Are you dynamic and proactive with excellent attention to detail?
• Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
• Attractive benefits and Salary Packaging!

About the business

AFAO is the national federation for the HIV community response in Australia. AFAO works to end HIV transmission and reduce its impact on communities in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.  AFAO's members are the AIDS Councils in each state and territory; the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA); the Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL); Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA); and Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association. AFAO's affiliate member organisations – spanning community, research and clinical workforce – share AFAO's values and support the work we do.

Our member organisations represent the diverse communities most affected by HIV – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intesex communities, sex workers, people who inject drugs, people with HIV and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our close connections with our communities provide us with rapid intelligence on changes in Australia's HIV epidemic, allow us to mobilise and respond quickly and to act as a trusted communication channel to government, research and clinical partners.

About the role

Australia's national peak HIV organisation, the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), is looking for a Business Support Officer to provide high quality business support to the organisation.

The Business Support Officer will be responsible for providing support to the organisation, including, but not limited to finance, administration, human resources and supporting the financial requirements of AFAO's international projects. The position plays a critical role in supporting AFAO to achieve its goals of leading Australia's community response to HIV.

The Business Support Officer reports directly to the Manager, Business Operations.

Skills and experience

• Minimum two years' general accounting and office administration experience, preferably within not-for-profit sector.
• Post-Secondary qualification in Accounting or Business Administration. 
• Previous experience and proficiency working with accounting packages.
• Good understanding of accounting principles including accrual accounting, reconciliations, general ledgers, payroll management and preparedness to learn more complex functions and principles
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to use own initiative and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well both within a team environment and autonomously.
• High level of organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Customer service orientation.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with the accounting system 'XERO'.
• Exposure to online banking, including overseas transfers.

The successful applicant will have an understanding of and commitment to AFAO's communities.

To apply for this position, please first download a copy of the Position Description. Your application should include a document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Job Description, and your CV including three referees, two of which must be professional. Applications can be submitted to Renee Parker at [email protected].

This position is full-time and based in Newtown, Sydney.  AFAO provides attractive benefits and salary packaging.

Applications close:  close of business, Tuesday 31 July 2018. 

For more information on AFAO – www.afao.org.au. To discuss the position, please contact Sarita Ghimire, Manager, Business Operations, on 02 9557 9399 or at [email protected].