- Contribute
to efforts to end HIV transmission and health inequity
- Full-time
contract until 31 December 2028
- $88,750 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
- Applications
close 12 June 2026
THE ORGANISATION
As Australia’s peak national organisation for the community
HIV and LGBTIQA+ health response, Health Equity Matters supports member
organisations working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex
communities, people living with HIV, sex workers, people who use drugs, and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through advocacy, policy,
and health promotion it leads Australia’s effort to end HIV transmission and
promote the health of its communities.
In the Asia Pacific region, Health Equity Matters uses the
same strengths to promote effective policy, strengthen local community
leadership, and support communities in their work in HIV, health, and human
rights.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Grants
Finance Officer (International) to support the financial and grants management
functions of Health Equity Matters’ international programs. This role ensures
effective financial oversight, partner compliance, and adherence to donor
requirements, enabling program teams to use funds efficiently and in line with
partner agreements.
By strengthening partner financial capacity and supporting
strong compliance practices, the Grants Finance Officer plays a key role in
supporting the delivery of high-quality programs and improving health outcomes
globally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grants Finance Officer will be responsible for:
- Support
partner compliance through financial reviews, capacity assessments, and
monitoring activities
- Assist
with the preparation and monitoring of grant budgets in line with donor
and organisational requirements
- Review
partner financial reports and supporting documentation, identifying risks
or discrepancies
- Support
timely and accurate donor financial reporting
- Monitor
partner funding disbursements, acquittals, and reconciliations
- Review
payment requests, expense claims, and invoices for accuracy and compliance
- Contribute
to partner agreements, due diligence processes, and ongoing performance
monitoring
- Assist
with external audits and donor verification processes
- Maintain
accurate financial records and support continuous improvement of finance
processes
Selection Criteria
- Minimum
of 3 experience in grant finance and budgeting, ideally within NGOs or
international/multilateral organisations
- Experience
supporting grant allocation and management within international or
humanitarian programs
- Understanding
of donor requirements, financial compliance, and reporting (or strong
ability to quickly build this knowledge)
- Strong
attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management
skills
- Advanced
Excel and financial systems capability
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Experience
working remotely and collaborating across multiple time zones
- Strong
interpersonal and teamwork skills in fast-paced environments
- Ability
to prioritise, take initiative, and manage competing demands independently
Additional Requirements
- Willingness
to undertake occasional domestic and international travel
- Hold
a current and valid passport
NEW TO THE HIV SECTOR? – THAT’S OK!
We recognise that formal qualifications or sector experience
aren’t the only indicators of someone’s ability to succeed in this role. If
you’re unsure whether your experience fits, we still encourage you to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Please click Apply
Now and provide
us with an updated resume (maximum 3 pages).
Please also attach a cover letter.
If you have any questions regarding the role or recruitment
process, please contact admin@healthequitymatters.org.au
Applications close 12 June 2026
In line with our Recruitment & Selection Policy &
Procedure, all candidates being considered for roles at Health Equity Matters
are required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a National Police
Check and Terrorism Check. Appointment to this role is contingent on the
satisfactory completion of all integrity checks.
Health Equity Matters is an equal opportunity employer.
We value inclusion, diversity, and gender equality. As part of our commitment
to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, people from LGBTIQA+
communities, people with HIV and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
are strongly encouraged to apply.
