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Aged Care Finance Officer

Reference number: PD77

Closing date: 28 Jan 2026

Position title:
Aged Care Finance Officer
Employment type:
Part Time
Hours:
72 hours per fortnight
Department:
Care Services
Responsible to:
Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Ouyen & Sea Lake
Closing date:
28 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
Contact person:
Rosemary Cattanach (Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery)
Contact number:
(03) 5092 1111
Position description:
PD77 - Aged Care Finance Officer Pdf Document (620.3 kb)

Position summary

The incumbent is responsible for the management of the Aged Care Finances for the whole organisation, ensuring all prudential requirements are met. Communication with a wide range of stakeholders is a requirement of this position. Undertaking projects allocated from the executive will be a key requirement of the role to improve service operations across the organisation.

Selection criteria

Essential:

  • Advanced Computer Skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders and build and maintain effective networks.
  • Advanced organisational skills.
  • As the principal aged care finance officer of the organisation, the incumbent will have demonstrated experience to manage the accounting and associated responsibilities of a multi-cost centre organisation in relation to aged care admissions.
  • Experience in management of residential aged care fees including daily fees, accommodation bonds and accommodation charges, accommodation pricing and accommodation payments of a multi-cost centre
  • Organisation, through to the completion of annual prudential compliance statements ready for audit and the annual report, in compliance with the requirements of the organisation and Aged Care Legislation.
  • Experience in the leadership and supervision of administration personnel.
  • Current Driver's Licence and Current Police Check.

Desirable:

  • Experience in information technology and management information systems, workplace health and safety and general administration functions of a multi-department organisation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the requirement of the Aged Care Act and associated legislation.
  • Experience in the maintenance of a policy framework and the associated review and updating of organisation-wide policies and procedures.
  • Experience as a member of the management team, working together to achieve the objectives of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide efficient and effective management and control of the administrative and financial aspects of the residential aged care area of the organisation, ensuring legislative and prudential requirements are met.
  • Liaise with EDONM, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Unit Manager, Hostel Manager and care staff to meet administrative and financial requirements in relation to resident admissions, discharges and other resident-related activity.
  • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diversity and culture.
  • Participate in occupational, health and safety functions associated with the operations of the Sea Lake campus.
  • Other duties as directed.

Employment with MTHCS

Child Safe Organisation

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.

Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental

All MTHCS employees will:

  • Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
  • Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
  • Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
  • Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
  • Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
  • Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.

Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing the duties and responsibilities required by their position.

To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).

If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.

Compulsory Training

As per the schedule.

Performance Appraisal

Conducted as per appraisal schedule.

How to apply

Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include:

  • A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note: Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
  • General resume.
  • Copies of any formal qualifications. Note: hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.

To apply please forward current resume with covering letter addressing the key selection criteria to:

People and Culture
PO Box 130, Ouyen VIC 3490

Or alternatively an application can be emailed to careers@mthcs.vic.gov.au

Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm

Full time & part time positions

Aged Care Finance Officer

Reference number: PD77

Closing date: 28 Jan 2026

Position title:
Aged Care Finance Officer
Employment type:
Part Time
Hours:
72 hours per fortnight
Department:
Care Services
Responsible to:
Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Ouyen & Sea Lake
Closing date:
28 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
Contact person:
Rosemary Cattanach (Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery)
Contact number:
(03) 5092 1111
Position description:
PD77 - Aged Care Finance Officer Pdf Document (620.3 kb)

Position summary

The incumbent is responsible for the management of the Aged Care Finances for the whole organisation, ensuring all prudential requirements are met. Communication with a wide range of stakeholders is a requirement of this position. Undertaking projects allocated from the executive will be a key requirement of the role to improve service operations across the organisation.

Selection criteria

Essential:

  • Advanced Computer Skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders and build and maintain effective networks.
  • Advanced organisational skills.
  • As the principal aged care finance officer of the organisation, the incumbent will have demonstrated experience to manage the accounting and associated responsibilities of a multi-cost centre organisation in relation to aged care admissions.
  • Experience in management of residential aged care fees including daily fees, accommodation bonds and accommodation charges, accommodation pricing and accommodation payments of a multi-cost centre
  • Organisation, through to the completion of annual prudential compliance statements ready for audit and the annual report, in compliance with the requirements of the organisation and Aged Care Legislation.
  • Experience in the leadership and supervision of administration personnel.
  • Current Driver's Licence and Current Police Check.

Desirable:

  • Experience in information technology and management information systems, workplace health and safety and general administration functions of a multi-department organisation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the requirement of the Aged Care Act and associated legislation.
  • Experience in the maintenance of a policy framework and the associated review and updating of organisation-wide policies and procedures.
  • Experience as a member of the management team, working together to achieve the objectives of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide efficient and effective management and control of the administrative and financial aspects of the residential aged care area of the organisation, ensuring legislative and prudential requirements are met.
  • Liaise with EDONM, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Unit Manager, Hostel Manager and care staff to meet administrative and financial requirements in relation to resident admissions, discharges and other resident-related activity.
  • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diversity and culture.
  • Participate in occupational, health and safety functions associated with the operations of the Sea Lake campus.
  • Other duties as directed.

Employment with MTHCS

Child Safe Organisation

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.

Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental

All MTHCS employees will:

  • Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
  • Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
  • Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
  • Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
  • Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
  • Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.

Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing the duties and responsibilities required by their position.

To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).

If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.

Compulsory Training

As per the schedule.

Performance Appraisal

Conducted as per appraisal schedule.

How to apply

Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include:

  • A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note: Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
  • General resume.
  • Copies of any formal qualifications. Note: hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.

To apply please forward current resume with covering letter addressing the key selection criteria to:

People and Culture
PO Box 130, Ouyen VIC 3490

Or alternatively an application can be emailed to careers@mthcs.vic.gov.au

Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm

Casual positions

Aged Care Finance Officer

Reference number: PD77

Closing date: 28 Jan 2026

Position title:
Aged Care Finance Officer
Employment type:
Part Time
Hours:
72 hours per fortnight
Department:
Care Services
Responsible to:
Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Ouyen & Sea Lake
Closing date:
28 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
Contact person:
Rosemary Cattanach (Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery)
Contact number:
(03) 5092 1111
Position description:
PD77 - Aged Care Finance Officer Pdf Document (620.3 kb)

Position summary

The incumbent is responsible for the management of the Aged Care Finances for the whole organisation, ensuring all prudential requirements are met. Communication with a wide range of stakeholders is a requirement of this position. Undertaking projects allocated from the executive will be a key requirement of the role to improve service operations across the organisation.

Selection criteria

Essential:

  • Advanced Computer Skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders and build and maintain effective networks.
  • Advanced organisational skills.
  • As the principal aged care finance officer of the organisation, the incumbent will have demonstrated experience to manage the accounting and associated responsibilities of a multi-cost centre organisation in relation to aged care admissions.
  • Experience in management of residential aged care fees including daily fees, accommodation bonds and accommodation charges, accommodation pricing and accommodation payments of a multi-cost centre
  • Organisation, through to the completion of annual prudential compliance statements ready for audit and the annual report, in compliance with the requirements of the organisation and Aged Care Legislation.
  • Experience in the leadership and supervision of administration personnel.
  • Current Driver's Licence and Current Police Check.

Desirable:

  • Experience in information technology and management information systems, workplace health and safety and general administration functions of a multi-department organisation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the requirement of the Aged Care Act and associated legislation.
  • Experience in the maintenance of a policy framework and the associated review and updating of organisation-wide policies and procedures.
  • Experience as a member of the management team, working together to achieve the objectives of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide efficient and effective management and control of the administrative and financial aspects of the residential aged care area of the organisation, ensuring legislative and prudential requirements are met.
  • Liaise with EDONM, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Unit Manager, Hostel Manager and care staff to meet administrative and financial requirements in relation to resident admissions, discharges and other resident-related activity.
  • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diversity and culture.
  • Participate in occupational, health and safety functions associated with the operations of the Sea Lake campus.
  • Other duties as directed.

Employment with MTHCS

Child Safe Organisation

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.

Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental

All MTHCS employees will:

  • Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
  • Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
  • Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
  • Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
  • Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
  • Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.

Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing the duties and responsibilities required by their position.

To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).

If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.

Compulsory Training

As per the schedule.

Performance Appraisal

Conducted as per appraisal schedule.

How to apply

Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include:

  • A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note: Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
  • General resume.
  • Copies of any formal qualifications. Note: hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.

To apply please forward current resume with covering letter addressing the key selection criteria to:

People and Culture
PO Box 130, Ouyen VIC 3490

Or alternatively an application can be emailed to careers@mthcs.vic.gov.au

Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm

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