Summary of position
Provide efficient and comprehensive administrative and financial support to the Administration and Finance Manager.
A little bit about us:
Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.
As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.
Our purpose is to support our consumers live the best life possible.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities of your role
- Assist Finance and Administration Officers with processing queries relating to: Asset Register Accommodation Payments register Community Services
- Sound understanding of software processing, in particular payroll and rents, and the impacts of entries.
- Provide solutions and solve problems for employee or client related queries (within scope)
- Understanding of the Enterprise Agreements
- Assist the Admin and Finance Manager with the End of month processing, including maintenance and reconciliations of general ledger accounts as required.
- Sound understanding and provide assistance of all duties at level 5:Providing reception and switchboard services Ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipment Coordinating mailouts and associated services Maintaining electronic and manual filing system Liaising with clients regarding scheduled services, and updating records when required Entering data into the general ledger and/or creditor modules, as required.
- Providing an efficient, comprehensive administrative and financial support service to the Administration and Finance manager and Director of Business Operations by: Managing consumer and employee appointments, assisting with any documentation requirements Processing fortnightly payroll and rents Processing of records related to: Debtors, creditors and general ledger Resident trust accounts Payroll Reconciling petty cash and banking Coordinating staff rostering if required
Essential qualifications and experience
- No formal qualifications required.
- Proven understanding of aged care funding
- Experience in administrative and financial support services, including payroll, debtors, creditors and general ledger.
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Certificate III in Business Administration, Financial Services or related.
- Previous experience in Aged Care Administrative and Financial support roles.
Core competencies
- Proficient with computer use.
- Effective communication and advanced literacy skills.
- Proficient time management. Ability to prioritise.
- Initiative to pre-empt certain situations.
- A genuine empathy with the elderly.
- Ability to work well in a team, use initiative and follow instructions as provided.
Conditions
Must provide a NDIS worker screening clearance that is dated not more than five years old to enable the assessment of whether the employee is suitable to provide care under the Aged Care Act. This clearance must remain updated by the employee during the contract period.
Must comply with Barunga Village’s immunisation policies and procedures at all times.
Must comply with Barunga Village’s Code of Conduct.
Special conditions
Some out of hours work may be required, at the direction of the
Admin and Finance Manager
or Head of Finance.
Some of the work perks:
- Maximise your take home pay with Not – For – Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p/a;
- Origin electricity benefits;
- Chemist discount at Port Broughton United Chemist;
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program;
- Social Club (conditions apply);
- Ongoing training;
- Opportunities to upskill;
- Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply).
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 31 July 2026
Each application will be reviewed as it is received and if suitable, offered an interview for further consideration. The position will be filled if the right candidate is selected. Therefore, Barunga Village reserves the right to close this job offer before this date. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.
