About Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL)
AHL is a not-for-profit Commonwealth company dedicated to providing culturally safe and affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access services and economic opportunities. Since 1973, AHL has been committed to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for First Nations people through a national network of over 40 hostels across Australia. Join us in making a meaningful impact and supporting our mission to enhance the lives of First Nations communities.
About the Role
The APS 5 RMS and Abstudy Officer plays a key role in the Finance team, supporting the accurate and timely administration of Abstudy and Boarding Supplement payments. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance, you will oversee payment processing and receipting in RMS and TechnologyOne. You will reconcile payments against student reservations and liaise with Services Australia and hostel staff to resolve unpaid reservations and obtain supporting documentation. You will also administer access to the Services Australia PRODA platform, support student attendance submissions, and verify and process refund claims. The role includes reconciling revenue bank accounts, investigating outstanding items and maintaining accurate, auditable records. You will contribute to month-end and year-end activities, including revenue accrual journals and general ledger reconciliations. You will provide administrative support for the RMS Helpdesk and assist colleagues to meet operational deadlines. Through this work, you will support reliable financial administration that contributes to AHL’s services for First Nations students.
About You
You bring experience in accounts receivable, payment processing and bank reconciliations, supported by strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. You understand financial recordkeeping and can contribute to month-end processes, including journals, accruals and general ledger reconciliations. You are confident using financial systems and spreadsheets, with the ability to learn platforms such as RMS, TechnologyOne and PRODA. Your analytical and problem-solving skills enable you to investigate discrepancies, resolve outstanding items and recognise when issues need to be escalated. You communicate clearly and respectfully, building productive relationships with colleagues, hostel staff and external stakeholders. You take ownership of your work, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines. You are collaborative, adaptable and proactive in supporting your team and improving processes, while handling financial and personal information with integrity and discretion. You demonstrate cultural awareness and a commitment to supporting AHL’s work with First Nations people.
Join the team and make a difference!
For further information, download the position description and application form to apply.