Finance & Administration Officer

Job Description

Position: Finance & Administration Officer – Specialist Health Service (SHS)

• Exciting opportunity to support a DFAT health program – Specialist Health Service (SHS)
• Long Term Adviser position
• Join a close-knit program team supporting DFAT’s regional and bilateral health programming

Location: Canberra, Australia or remote within Australia. Must have Australian working rights

Monthly Remuneration: AUD8,040 inclusive of superannuation

Duration: Initial contract to 31 March 2026 with an extension until 31 March 2029

This Opportunity

Managed by Abt Global, the Specialist Health Service (SHS) provides strategic input on health to the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

The SHS is the primary source from which DFAT accesses health and development expertise and advisory services to improve the quality of health programming across DFAT’s global and regional health portfolio, through enabling access to responsive technical advice and support.

Specific Duties:

The Finance and Administration Officer will provide general program finance and office administration support to the Specialist Health Service’s daily operations. The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for:

Finance

• Entry of all program contract budgets into NetSuite (financial management system) including approval matrix
• Reconcile all financial documents for payment (i.e. purchase requests, purchase orders, invoices, and receipts) and check for completeness and accuracy
• Preparation of correctly rendered contractor client invoices
• End of Month finance processes including payroll management checks
• Raise Purchase Orders as required and bill accordingly
• Monitor and track all transactions in consultation with SHS Operations Manager to ensure that adequate funds are available at all times
• Assist in drafting budgets and contracts
• Assist HR Manager with monthly payroll report checks
• Assist with PERFORMS – DFAT’s online contract reporting tool to track, measure and demonstrate progress and value for money in collaboration with Abt Global’s head office

Administration

• Provide general program administration support and assistance to the SHS team
• Assist with adviser travel requirements as required
• Undertake any other reasonable administrative duties as required including backstopping Operations Manager when on leave

Key Requirements:

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

• 2 - 5 years relevant experience in finance and administration, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Familiarity with oracle financial management systems (i.e. NetSuite or equivalent)
• High level communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to write clearly, concisely and quickly in English
• Intermediate advanced MS office skills (i.e. word, excel and outlook)
• Ability to operate effectively in a small team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, attention to detail and willingness to work in a busy, high-volume environment requiring multi-tasking, prioritising and managing shifting priorities

How to apply:

Please submit your application online on the Abt Global website or via link Finance & Administration Officer - Abt Global attaching your resume/CV and a cover letter (as a single PDF document) addressing how you meet the key requirements of the role.

The closing date is Sunday, 12 October 2025, 11;59 PM (Australian Daylight Savings Time -ADST).

For any enquiries, please email recruitment@shsglobal.com.au

Abt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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