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Join one of Australia’s leading comprehensive cancer centres and help shape the future of specialist cancer care.

About the Opportunity:

Are you an accountant who wants your work to mean something? Join our Fundraising Business Unit at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and play a pivotal role in ensuring every philanthropic dollar is managed with precision, integrity, and purpose.

This is a rare opportunity to combine your accounting expertise with genuine impact — supporting life-changing cancer care through robust financial management of our grants and fundraising portfolio.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accountant – Fundraising & Grants is responsible for the end-to-end financial management of the Fundraising Business Unit. You will own the reconciliation of all tied and restricted funds, build a best-practice reporting suite, and provide financial analysis to support major philanthropic giving and grant acquittals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile all tied/restricted funds across revenue, expense, and capital expenditure (capex)
• Design and maintain a comprehensive suite of financial reports and reconciliations for the Fundraising & Grants Business Units
• Prepare financial business cases to support major giving and philanthropy proposals
• Manage grant acquittal reporting in compliance with donor agreements and funding conditions
• Lead month-end close processes including journals, accruals, and variance analysis
• Support internal and external audit processes for all fundraising and grant-related activity
• Partner with fundraising managers to provide financial guidance and budget support
• Identify and implement process improvements across fundraising finance operations

About You:

• Bachelor's degree with CPA/CA or working towards with a minimum of three years' proven experience as an Accountant
• Experience in not-for-profit, health, or charitable sector accounting (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience with tied fund accounting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP systems finance systems (e.g., Technology One, SAP, Oracle)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• A highly analytical approach to problem solving
• Passion for healthcare, philanthropy, or community impact

Why Join us?

• Work for a purpose-driven healthcare organisation making a real difference
• Be part of a passionate fundraising team supporting life-saving programs
• Opportunity to build and own the financial framework for a growing philanthropic portfolio
• Salary packaging benefits available (NFP tax concessions)
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our team and actively support, staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Indigenous staff, people living with disabilities, and people of all ages and faiths.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you meet the criteria and share our commitment to compassionate, expert cancer care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our Chris O’Brien Lifehouse community.