Regional Finance Coordinator - Midwest

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

You will coordinate accounting and finance support and ensure accounting standards and procedures are maintained in regional sub centres and career depots. This role will also provide training, leadership, and guidance to sub centre administrative staff across accounting and finance. This is a 12-month fixed term parental leave contract based in our head office in Belmont, WA (with regular travel to the Midwest Regional Office in Geraldton).

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage staff to ensure team members achieve their professional goals and deliver on organisational priorities.
• Provide clear role expectations, continuous feedback, and structured performance guidance to direct reports, including support for identifying and addressing skill gaps.
• Oversee accounting and financial processes to ensure the monthly Statement of Financial Position by sub‑centre is supported by complete and accurate account reconciliations. This includes ensuring all accounts such as Bank, Investment etc. are reconciled monthly and that evidence for all reconciliations is retained.
• Prepare and submit month‑end journals for paid locations by WD2 and participate in variance analysis to verify the accuracy and reasonableness of financial results.
• Coordinate monthly performance reviews with the District Operations Manager, monitoring progress against financial and operational targets, identifying trends, and escalating issues where required.
• Lead annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting, facilitating discussions with managers to determine expected outcomes and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Prepare year‑end audit journals and conduct reviews of all volunteer sub‑centre financials to ensure compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness.

What You’ll Need:

• At least 3 years’ experience in in a similar role
• Experience in training and working with volunteers
• High degree of attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced skill in MS Office Suite
• CA/CPA or part qualified (desirable but not essential)

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and submit the following:

1. Up to date CV detailing key experiences and work history.
2. Cover letter addressing relevant experience, skills and Selection Criteria questions outlined below (submissions should be limited to a two-page word document.
3. What is your motivation for applying for the Regional Finance Coordinator position?

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application. If you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications that do not include both a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Talent Sourcing Consultant Jenna Childs via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Tuesday 03 March 2026 at 6:00 pm.

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices.

St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.