• An exciting opportunity to be part of the Transaction Processing Team and be responsible for financial transaction processing.
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
• Full time (5 days per week, 1 FTE), ongoing role
• Hybrid working environment, working from home and East Melbourne office
• Be a part of a dynamic, incredible team while working closely with Suppliers, Customers and key stakeholders

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Corporate Services Division incorporates governance, finance, legal, risk, information technology, property and logistics. The focus of the Division is to ensure Cancer Council’s Corporate Services operate to the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness to ensure compliance and support the organisation to deliver on its Strategic Priorities. The Division also works to ensure the protection and optimisation of the Council’s financial and business assets, and reputation.

The Transactional Finance Team is part of the Finance function which along with Information Technology, Risk, Property & Logistics form the Corporate Services Division at Cancer Council Victoria.  The Team is primarily responsible for the processing of financial transactions including those within the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Fundraising cycles.

About your opportunity

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join the Corporate Services Division, reporting to the Transactional Finance Lead.  Your role is to:

• Ensure accounts payable, accounts receivable and donation transactions are recorded and reported upon within the prescribed control framework.
• Completion of the accounts payable payment run to ensure supplier accounts are processed and paid within required timeframes.
• Monitor finance team’s mailbox and ticketing system, ensuring appropriate advice and guidance is provided to CCV colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ensure the Cancer Council Victoria’s policies and compliance obligations are being met.
• Provide excellent customer service for both internal and external customer queries, in a timely and efficient manner.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Certificate in Business/Office Administration or equivalent experience in a similar administrative role
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail as well as excellent numeracy and data entry skills.
• Transactional experience across multiple functions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking.
• Experience with Finance Management System such as Oracle.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and a strong customer service ethic.

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $58,908 to $63,222 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 10 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Michael Mulvenna on (03) 9514 6612 or Michael.Mulvenna@cancervic.org.au

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 23 December 2025 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.