ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
 

About the role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Finance Department in an ongoing part-time volunteer position, with a minimum commitment of two days per week.

The successful candidate will commence in January 2027, or as agreed.

The Volunteer Finance Assistant will support various teams across the Finance Department, assisting with a range of administrative, operational, and finance-related tasks.

This role provides current students, recent graduates, or individuals seeking practical experience with an opportunity to gain valuable exposure to a professional finance environment while completing their studies or transitioning into the workforce.

The role offers:

• Practical experience applying academic knowledge in a workplace setting.
• Exposure to finance operations, systems, and processes.
• Enhanced employability and career readiness.
• Opportunities to develop professional networks and mentoring relationships.
• Increased understanding of career pathways within the finance profession.

Key responsibilities  

Work collaboratively with teams across the Finance Department to support a variety of tasks, including:

• Data entry and data validation.
• Basic data analysis and reporting.
• Bank reconciliations.
• General accounting and administrative activities, such as processing and submitting invoices.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel and Word)

• Able to work independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a National Police Check

Capabilities and personal attributes

Manage Self: Presents a demeanour that is appropriate to work setting and role; shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively.

Act Ethically and with Integrity: Is reliable and trustworthy; acts consistent with TSA vision, mission and values; respects TSA’s Christian identity and activities; supports a culture of integrity and professionalism.

Show Respect: Recognises and respects differences in culture, style and viewpoint; responds in culturally appropriate ways.

Display Resilience: Remains open to new ideas and approaches; displays an optimistic approach to work.

Communicate Effectively: Clarifies own understanding; appropriately requests and provides information verbally; writes in a way that is logical and easy to follow; requests and provides information in well written formats; writes fluently in a range of styles and formats.

Works Collaboratively: Works as a supportive and cooperative team member, shares information and acknowledges the contribution and support of others; engages with others to share information and solve issues and problems jointly.

Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Performs all duties in a safe manner, ensuring the safety and well-being of self and others; participates in and contributes to WHS consultation.

Demonstrate Accountability: Takes responsibility and is accountable for own actions in line with TSA policies and procedures; shows care and respect in the efficient use of TSA funds, property, equipment and resources; supports and acts in compliance with the records, information and knowledge management requirements of TSA.

Think Analytically and Solve Problems: Finds and checks information needed to complete own work tasks; shares ideas about ways to improve work tasks and solve problems; identifies ways to improve systems or processes which are used by the team/unit/department.

Background check requirements

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach.

Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. 

As this role involves dealing with confidential information, it requires a Police Check

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.