Job Description:
Assistant Accountant (Mindgardens)
- Employment Type: Part - time (21 hours a week)
- Duration: Initial fixed term contract until September 2026 with a possible 12-month extension (due to funding structures)
Mindgardens
Mindgardens Neuroscience Network Limited (Mindgardens) is a registered charity focusing exclusively on transforming support for mental health, addiction & behavioural neuroscience.
Mindgardens breaks down barriers between academic researchers, clinicians and consumers, amplifying missing voices to challenge conventional thinking. Building on the expertise of our Members and partners, we translate new insights rapidly into everyday practice, integrating patient healthcare with research and education to reshape the understanding, prevention, treatment and care of mental health, drug and alcohol, and neurological disorders.
Mindgardens is a dynamic, passionate, and hardworking collaborative team where people genuinely care about the impact of their work. We thrive on shared problem-solving, mutual support and a culture that encourages initiative, growth, and purpose.
Why this role matters
This position provides support to Mindgardens in day-to-day finance services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, general ledger maintenance and reconciliation of accounts. Reporting to the Finance Manager, they are responsible for providing proactive, practical, and efficient financial support for all aspects of Mindgardens.
Key skills required:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting or equivalent combination of qualifications and work experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial controls, accounting processes and experience in applying policy and guidelines.
- Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and appropriately responding to stakeholder needs.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills to inform, persuade, and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment, to meet organisational expectations, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Well-developed time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines, adopting a commitment to providing excellent service.
- Working knowledge of computer applications (e.g. Microsoft 365) and experience in enterprise financial systems (e.g. Xero, Calxa, Business Central, Solver and Calumo).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately report on business data and financial transactions to support senior management.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Lyndall Truran, Administration Manager, Mindgardens
E: contact@mindgardens.org.au
Regarding application process: Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Wednesday 22nd April before 11.30pm Sydney time
