Job description
- Join a global leader in conservation
- National Head Office in Subiaco
- Full-time Monday to Friday (or 4-day work week)
About AWC
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a global leader in conservation, providing hope to Australian wildlife across iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Central Australia, Cape York and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Through support from donors and innovative partnerships with Indigenous groups, governments and landholders, AWC owns, manages or works in partnership across 7.6 million hectares of large-scale wildlife sanctuaries throughout Australia with a focus on practical land management and informed world-class science.
AWC’s mission – to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats – is achieved by:
- Operations – delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management.
- Science – delivering the largest national biological survey program with a focus on measuring the population of indicator species and the extent of threatening processes as well as conducting research on key issues such as feral cat control.
- Fundraising – mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the public and philanthropists including through effective communication of field updates from around the AWC estate.
About the role
This entry level position within the National Finance team will suit someone seeking career development, a return to the workforce or a career change opportunity.
Working out of the AWC Head Office in Subiaco and reporting to the Finance Manager, key responsibilities for the position will include:
- Administering timely and accurate financial reporting
- Coordinating reconciliation of corporate credit card usage
- Enabling efficient autonomy by credit card holders for accurate and timely data input into the accounting system including providing one on one training and support as required
- Preparing purchase orders in accordance with AWC Procurement Policy and associated Finance procedures
- Supporting the Accounts Payable team including processing re-imbursements
- Ensuring Finance administration tasks comply with all AWC Policies and Procedures
- Supporting the Finance Manager and Finance team with delegated tasks as required.
The ideal applicant will have:
- A strong interest and passion for the conservation of Australian wildlife
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- A strong attention to detail and highly accurate output approach
- Efficient data entry capability to ensure timely work delivery
- Proficient skills Microsoft including Outlook, Word and Excel
- An appetite to learn and develop skills including in the use of in-house IT systems.
This position will be offered on a temporary contract basis until June 2025 with a view to permanency.
Join AWC
Click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.
Please note:
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable work in Australia eligibility visa. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo relevant pre-employment checks, including an online medical and a values-based assessment.
- If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
- Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, you consent to receive communications and direct educational material that will remain current until you advise us otherwise.
AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process.
Initial enquiries: [email protected], using the subject line: Finance Administrator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.
AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part AWC’s OneAWC.