CORPORATE OFFICER: Business Resources

We Are:

Terrain NRM is a community-driven, independent, not for profit environmental stewardship organisation. We think innovatively and act collaboratively, combining the latest science with local knowledge to develop sustainable solutions to increase the resilience of the rainforests, reefs, landscapes and local communities of Australia’s Wet Tropics region.

You Are:

This Corporate Officer requires strengths and focusses in supporting the daily operations of the Finance and Payroll requirements of the organisation. Key duties include processing salaries and wages, accounts payable/receivables transactions, financial reconciliations, maintaining business records in financial platforms, assisting with assets and building maintenance, and serving as the first point of contact for staff inquiries. We’re a small corporate services team, so being flexible and offering support across other areas is essential in our team’s success

Capabilities:

• Support end-to-end financial processes, including payroll, asset and building maintenance, staff reimbursements and general bookkeeping
• Utilise digital financial platforms, Microsoft applications, and other software and systems
• Maintain accurate personnel and organisation records, applying quality assurance/document control principles
• Keep databases and registers up to date
• Follow and maintain good procedures, processes and guidelines
• Contribute to compliance and reporting requirements
• Undertake day-to-day data entry, purchasing, events and travel support, and assist with staff amenities

Skills and Knowledge:

• High attention to detail for managing system inputs, compliance documents and employee data
• Discretion and integrity for handling sensitive and confidential personal/company information
• Establish and implement good written and verbal communications, and interactions with employees, managers, candidates, and suppliers
• Proactively manage responsibilities and able to adjust priorities to respond to changing business needs
• Strong organisation skills and time management practices
• Competent with technology and systems and able to understand and navigate financial platforms
• Able to be flexible, adaptable and proactive to support broad organisation administration-based tasks as a Corporate Services team member
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-service practices
• Finance/Business certificate, or moderate relevant experience
• Experience in business/financial processes or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of Australian Taxation laws desirable

What’s next:

This role is based in the Wet Tropics region, with flexibility to work from one of Terrain’s offices, with hybrid work opportunities for the right person. Travel within the region will be required to support Corporate Services functions of the business.

To be considered, please submit your resume, and a maximum 2-page letter addressing what excites you about the position and some key points on how you can successfully deliver on the key responsibilities. We really enjoy examples of success and learnings you’ve had within specific roles.

We’re always happy to meet or talk to prospective candidates and answer questions about the role. Feel free to pop into the office and say hello if you’re in the area or give the HR Team a call. While this won’t influence the recruitment outcome, it can give you a better feel for our culture and working environment. We’re driven to find the right person, so applications close on 21/10/2026 – or sooner if the ideal candidate is found

To find out more about the role and view the Position Description and Role Portfolio, please visit our website terrain.org.au or: https://terrain.org.au/about-us/employment/