Finance Support Officer

About the role

As our part time Finance Support Officer, you will provide high-quality and timely support to the day-to-day processing of Capital Health Network’s (CHN) financial transactions. From sending out invoices to reviewing funding sources, your ability to complete critical financial tasks and streamline accounting processes will be key to support CHN to strengthen the health and wellbeing of the ACT community.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will also have an opportunity to contribute to CHN compliance with financial, legal, contractual and reporting responsibilities.

About the team

You will join the Finance and Procurement Team which sits within the broader Corporate Services Unit (CSU). CSU serves as a central point of expertise and support for the organisation, bringing together a range of key operational as well as professional services including Office Coordination, Communications, Human Resources, IT, Risk and Quality, and Executive Support.

See yourself in our team

The role will be ideal for an early career accountant or finance professional with strong skills in processing tools such as Excel and Xero, coupled with hands-on experience in supporting financial systems and procedures in a multi-program not-for -profit organisation. The successful candidate will bring high level attention to detail and accuracy to their work, ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively, and experience working collaboratively across different teams.

As a part of working in an innovative organisation, the successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter who thrives in identifying bottlenecks and can be flexible in implementing different ways to improve processes and workflows.  

Work location

This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions. 

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

• Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paid leave.
• Comprehensive Leave Options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave, including Family and Wellbeing Leave, as well as Religious, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible working options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
• Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you need it with the ability to purchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.

Career Growth & Development

• Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
• Study Leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option to support your learning and development goals while balancing work commitments. 

Meaningful & Impactful Work

• Purposeful Work in Health: Be part of fulfilling, varied work that advances how health is delivered in Canberra, improving health outcomes for ACT the community.
• Collaborate with Health Experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector, contributing to impactful initiatives.

Culture & Community

• Supportive, Collaborative Workplace: Join a team environment built on collaboration and mutual support.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritises diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others who make responsible choices for people and the planet.

Financial Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Remuneration Package: Receive a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package through Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year to maximise your take-home pay
• Above-standard Superannuation: pursue long-term financial wellbeing with contributions that are always 0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee. 

Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)

Position salary: $36.21 per hour (approximately $71,781 per annum, pro rata to full-time equivalent) plus superannuation

Employment type: Part time (up to 22.8 hours per week)

Working Days/hours: Negotiable

How to apply

Applications close:  11.59pm, 16 April 2026

Position description can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant 

Please apply using the ‘apply’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

For further enquiries: Please contact Dinesh Luhano, Finance Manager: recruitment@chnact.org.au

CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8099 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.