Job opportunity

We have received information about a local job opportunity, please see below:

Bookkeeper/Office Assistant- The Western Suburbs Haven Inc.

42 hours per fortnight (over 3 days per week)

The Western Suburbs Haven is a community based organisation which operates from Blacktown in Western Sydney where we provide respite care and social support for people living with HIV/AIDS.

We are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to provide financial support to our service on a permanent, part time basis. As our core business is providing support to people with HIV, applicants must be non judgemental and will be bound by strict confidentiality.

The selection criteria for this position is as follows:

Essential Criteria:

*Experience working in a bookkeeping role

*Proficient with using MYOB and MS Office applications

*Experience in

- Accounts receivable and payable

- Preparing and processing payroll

- Bank and Balance Sheet Reconciliations

- Calculation and lodgment of quarterly BAS, monthly superannuation & 

  monthly payroll tax and PAYG

* Strong organisational and time management skills

* High level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

*Current drivers licence

Desirable Criteria

*knowledge of relevant Acts & legislation impacting on charities & non-government,  

  not for profit organisations

*some knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the impact on those infected and affected

*previous experience working with volunteers and/or community organisations

For more information:

Contact: Colleen Logan

Phone: 9672 3600

Email:thehavenoffice@bigpond.com

Rate of pay will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of employment within the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (SCHADS) (Level 2.)

Successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

How to apply

Your suitability for the position will be initially assessed on the details provided in your application.

Your application must address the Selection Criteria. Please clearly demonstrate how you meet each criterion as this is how your application will be assessed. 

You should include the following information within your application:

1.    Covering letter:  The covering letter of your application should include:

§  Your own address and other contact details;

§  Why you are interested in the position and what experience you have in that field;

§  How you meet the essential and desirable criteria (or refer to any attachments where this information is contained); and

§  When you are available for an interview.

2.    Selection Criteria: It is essential that you clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet each criterion.  Please do not apply unless you have completed this section as your application will not be considered. Below are some guidelines on clearly addressing the selection criteria.

§  Address each criterion separately.

§  Use a bold heading to identify each criterion.

§  Describe how you meet each criterion with a few short paragraphs.

§  Give example of projects, tasks, work experience and how you were involved to support your description of how you meet the criteria.

§  Include transferable skills and knowledge – sometimes your experience isn’t directly linked to the criterion, but you have gained skills and knowledge in one context that could be applied in others.

§  Try to be as clear as possible on how you meet the criteria.

§  If you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria, respond as well as you can.

3.    Resume: Resumes should contain the following basic information:

§  Full name;

§  Your address;

§  Contact telephone numbers (work, after hours, mobile);

§  Education / qualifications;

§  Short courses;

§  Work experience / employment history (in brief); and

§  2 work referees of a Manager who has supervised you (names and phone numbers).

§  Any other relevant supporting information.

Forward applications to:

thehavenoffice@bigpond.com OR Fax: 9672 3655 OR Post to: The Western Suburbs Haven Inc. PO Box 8006 Seven Hills West, 2147

If your written application is successful, you will be invited to attend an interview.