Australia's leading broadcast video on demand platform 9Now offers a destination for consumers around Australia to catch up on their favourite programs anywhere, anytime, on the device of their choosing.

The 9Now Web team is a primarily front-end agile software and streaming development team building the "Future of Television". Our core responsibility is building, testing, securing and maintaining 9now.com.au. We're at the forefront of 9Now’s strategy, creating a responsive, performant, accessible user experience for viewing 9Now content in mobile, tablet and desktop browsers.

You’ll be working alongside both Senior and Associate Engineers within the team, and closely with Product and Quality in the broader Streaming team.

We’re looking for people who are based in Sydney, and would be able to come into the office.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to plan, design, develop and test solutions.

• Work across our web-based tech stack (Typescript and JavaScript), particularly utilising React (including Next.js, Styled Components, Jotai state management, Jest, Testing Library React and Playwright), hosted in Docker on AWS infrastructure.

• Develop our streaming video stack and its accompanying analytics and observability.

About Ofload and our mission 

At Ofload, we're at the forefront of digital freight services, empowering businesses to build efficient, flexible, and sustainable supply chains. Our mission is to achieve zero waste in trucking by digitising the transport industry.

Every day in Australia, around 30% of trucks travel empty and a further 50% are idle amounting to mass inefficiency and harmful environmental impacts. 

Since 2020, we've successfully removed over 5 million empty kms from Australian roads. Our customer base has expanded to over 250 businesses, and we proudly support small business carriers by connecting them with household brands like Asahi, Metcash, and Noumi.

As part of our sustainability commitment, we partnered with Trace to measure, reduce and offset our scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, actively working to minimise our own environmental impact.

In 2022, we propelled our growth through the strategic acquisition of a Melbourne-based logistics company, and raised $60m in Series B funding. Notably, we were recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Companies.

Fast forward to 2023, Ofload was named a Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Company in Australia, and secured the 4th spot on the LinkedIn Top Startups List 2023. And here's the exciting part – we're just getting started!

We are looking to grow our team and welcome people excited by the opportunity to transform the logistics industry. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team driving change,  join us on this incredible journey!

The Role:

We are looking to grow our People & Culture team with the addition of a People & Culture Advisor. You'll be involved in various aspects of People & Culture, including performance management, learning and development, and employee relations.

What you will do:

• Deliver both strategic and tactical P&C support to employees and managers, including performance management, learning & development, employee relations and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with all levels of management, particularly in the tech/product domain, as a trusted P&C advisor
• Build credibility and trust among employees; resolve employee concerns with compassion and follow-through.
• Consult and advise on talent reviews and the annual merit planning cycle.

What you’ll bring:

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about making a positive impact. If you enjoy being part of a collaborative team and are ready to take on challenges, we want to hear from you. Here's what we're looking for:

• Passion for delivering excellent stakeholder management
• Take initiative to innovate and drive process improvements
• Outgoing personality with exceptional communication skills - written and verbal
• Be a credible activist for our clients, your team and our mission; exert influence to create positive change.
• Previous exposure to DEI strategies.
• Experience in Learning & Development.

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria. Welcoming candidates looking to shift their career, bringing fresh perspectives to our team.

Life at Ofload

At Ofload, our values are in our DNA and underpin the work we do every day. We are proud of the collaborative, diverse and innovative culture we continue to build. The Ofload team is motivated by a shared ambition to digitise the logistics industry and have a truckload of fun while doing it! As well as the opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with the ability to make a meaningful impact everyday, you will enjoy;

• Working in a hybrid environment with a split of in-office and working from home. Our philosophy on working is one built around connection, inclusion and flexibility.
• Holistic wellness support for you and your family through our wellbeing partnership with Acacia Connection
• Generous parental leave entitlements including 16 weeks primary caregiver leave and continued superannuation contributions
• Annual learning and development budget to support your professional growth
• Paid volunteer leave to support the causes that matter to you

Plus all the exciting perks of joining a startup - epic Ofload swag, weekly catered breakfasts, monthly team lunch, a reward and recognition program and plenty of social events.

Ofload is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and a culture where people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. Applications are highly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
We endeavour to create an equitable recruitment process with an even playing field for all candidates. If you require any adjustments to be made, please let a member of our recruitment team know.

About Us

Employment Hero is an Australian tech unicorn - valued at $2 billion. Our world-class software is the easiest way for small and medium-sized businesses to manage HR, payroll, employee engagement, and benefits. We’ve grown 100% year-on-year since our inception in 2014, and now service over 200,000 businesses and 1 million+ active users globally. We have exciting growth plans for 2023 and beyond, powered by our mission of making employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

We take a Remote First approach with our team. Employment Hero can hire across the world, so long as candidates have eligible working rights and are in a suitable time zone to their colleagues. If you’ve got the skills for the role and the passion for our mission then we want to hear from you!

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Digital Engagement within the Customer Experience function, the Community Manager is responsible for building, engaging, and maintaining the online community around the Employment Hero platform. The communities will include both our business and end users.  The Community Manager will drive discussions, interactions, and ensure a positive and helpful environment for all users. 

The key focus for the role is to manage the execution of a successful community, driving engagement and ensuring  user questions are addressed, concerns and issues are resolved and both value realisation and customer satisfaction is high amongst members. In addition, this role will set the frameworks and processes to moderate user-generated content, enforce community guidelines and maintain a safe online space. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow and nurture our first online user community as a proof of concept and subsequently build out all wider user communities across Employment Hero user types and regions. 
• Initially moderate user-generated content and discussions (with subject matter support), ensuring adherence to community guidelines and maintaining a respectful and safe environment; subsequently building out the capability required to operate our communications in a customer centric and operationally efficient way. 
• Set up and drive engagement with users through appropriate channels to answer questions, provide assistance, and facilitate meaningful interactions including the set up of peer to peer servicing communities.
• Plan and coordinate community events, webinars, and user-focused initiatives to drive engagement and collaboration, leveraging and aligning with our Marketing Function’s delivery of the same. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather user feedback, identify pain points, and advocate for user needs and preferences.
• Design and own the metrics to measure community value and performance, monitoring and reporting on engagement metrics and value to continually improve the community strategy. 
• Work with our Marketing function to ensure we have a calendar of relevant and engaging content such as blog posts, articles, and resources, to provide value to the community.
• Act as the voice of customers between the community and internal teams, communicating user feedback, suggestions, and concerns effectively.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for innovation within the community space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in community management, social media management, customer success or related roles preferably within the SaaS or technology sector.
• Proven track record of developing and launching a proof of concept and scaling proven concepts to thriving  business as usual channels and experiences, growing and engaging online communities and using analytics to track engagement and measure impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with users effectively, develop and execute strategic community engagement plans.
• Experience in project and/or change management. 
• Previous experience in customer support or advocacy roles is an advantage.
• Previous team leadership is an advantage. 

Benefits

• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs.
• Remote first and flexible working arrangements.
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!).
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech.
• Learning & development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!).
• Social events to get to know your new colleagues.
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero!

Why join Employment Hero?

* Raised $263M Series F round led by TCV October 2023

* Raised $181M achieving unicorn status February 2022

* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2021, ranked #2 in Australia

* The Australian Top 100 Innovators List 2021

* Raised $140M Series E round led by Insight Partners July 2021

* Raised $45M Series D round led by Seek 2021

* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2020, ranked #42 in Australia

* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020

* Raised $22M Series C Round led by Seek July 2019

* Raised $8 mill series B round led by Seek and OneVentures

* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia

* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019

* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia

* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018

* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018

* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018

* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018

* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018

**When applying for this position, please fill out all of the application questions, thank you*

We are seeking experienced Finacle Developers for a permanent role based in Sydney. You will be part of a dynamic team working on banking projects.

• Strong hands-on experience with Finacle development and customization
• Expertise in Finacle scripting and programming using technologies like JSP, Java, PL/SQL, and Oracle database
• Experience in Core Banking Solution (CBS) implementation and support
• Good understanding of banking domain and financial products
• Proven experience with Finacle modules like Retail, Corporate, Treasury, and CRM
• Experience with Finacle APIs and integration with other systems
• Knowledge of Finacle scripting language and customization tools
• Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About Us

Zone IT Solutions is Australia based Recruitment Company. We specialize in Digital, ERP and larger IT Services. We offer flexible, efficient and collaborative solutions to any organization that requires IT, experts. Our agile, agnostic and flexible solutions will help you source the IT Expertise you need. Our delivery Offices are in Melbourne, Sydney and India. If you are looking for new opportunities your profile at [email protected] or contact us at 0434189909

Also follow our LinkedIn page for new job opportunities and more.

Zone IT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment process focuses on essential skills and abilities. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Koala’s mission is: Better furniture experiences, designed with the World in mind. Combining customer-centric products, a world-class technology and fulfillment platform, incredible customer service and social good; we are changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture to create happier, healthier habitats.

Why we have this role @ Koala

As our CRM Marketing Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our direct marketing channels, crucial to Koala's growth and customer connection. This role is a unique blend of strategy and execution, perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to make a substantial impact in the eCommerce landscape.

What key responsibilities does this role have @ Koala?

• CRM strategy: Develop and implement innovative CRM strategies, focusing on email, SMS, and referral programs to drive business growth and customer loyalty.
• Hands-on execution: Directly manage and optimise email and SMS automations and campaigns, aligning them with marketing plans, customer behaviors and preferences.
• Collaborative spirit: Work closely with digital production, data & analytics, customer service, and brand marketing teams to create seamless digital customer experiences.
• Creative problem-solving: Use your analytical skills to continuously refine our CRM approach, ensuring maximum engagement and revenue generation.
• Data-driven decision making: Regularly analyse customer funnels and campaign performance, leveraging data to drive strategic decisions.

Ideal background…

If you're passionate about creating meaningful customer experiences and eager to play a key role in a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you. Together, let's redefine the future of furniture shopping and make a lasting impact on the planet.

• Creative problem-solver with a strong analytical mindset, capable of identifying and proactively addressing challenges.
• Experienced in CRM: 2-4 years in CRM. Adept at directing CRM strategy, while also being a hands-on, hard-working individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Klaviyo is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Results-oriented: Proven track record of using CRM strategies to significantly boost revenue and customer engagement.
• Ecommerce savvy: Deep understanding of DTC eCommerce, particularly in customer behaviour and purchase patterns.
• Storyteller at heart: Ability to weave brand narratives into campaigns, enhancing customer connection and retention.

Treehouse Perks and Privileges…

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch! 

• WFB/Hybrid working - We’re mixing it up with a couple of days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB); we want you to do your best work the way that works for you, including from anywhere on the globe (T&Cs apply)!
• Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced. 
• Tuesday lunches, Monthly barbies, socials and stocked kitchen - With an emphasis on healthy, local and organic produce.
• Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!
• Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam. 
• Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
• Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days. 
• Short and long-term incentive plans ensure you benefit as Koala succeeds!  
• Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm’ isn’t good enough  So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding,  1% and so much more.
• All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!

Koalities we look for…

At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball.  Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)

There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.

To read more, check out our careers, LinkedIn, or the great work we do with Work180.

* Recruiters, sending you love and light, but we got this and won’t be accepting unsolicited CVs.

About Us

M-Renewables is the renewables and storage development business unit of Mytilineos leading the deployment of utility scale solar and hybrid power projects, with a proven track record of over 1GW medium to large scale solar projects and major battery storage installations, active across Asia Pacific (APAC) Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

Our APAC head office is located in Melbourne’s CBD, and we have projects located across Australia, including Wagga, Junee, Corowa, Wyalong, Kingaroy and Moura.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Finance Analyst to join our team!

Location: Melbourne, CBD - with flexibility to work from home as appropriate

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Reporting to the Global Head of Project Finance you will be a valuable member of the team supporting the Project Finance team and respective Development team in focus regions (Europe, APAC, Latam – with particular focus on Australia), on all activities related to financing of projects, including market and risk analysis, financial modelling, project finance bankability, bonding requirements, swaps, finance execution, valuations, reporting and portfolio management etc.

As a Project Finance Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare bank teasers and RFPs for lending terms, assess bank offers, review documentation.
• Manage bank processes, including NDAs, information provision, soliciting and assessing responses, due diligence coordination.
• Manage financial models from project financing identification, through investment assessment and approvals, due diligence processes and transaction execution,
• Post-execution management of project cashflow, performance and provision of bank information and reporting (portfolio management)
• Market research - maintain database of relevant renewables market transactions for pertinent jurisdictions.
• Assist with deal execution, including documentation, coordination of advisors, hedging, bank guarantees.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Completed and undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, engineering

• Project finance related experience, in a bank, fund or advisory firm.
• Relevant renewable energy industry experience strongly preferred.
• Substantial experience with building and using financial models would be valued.
• Experience in deal team/transaction process including RfP, price negotiation, due diligence, loan and project documentation, interest rate hedging, financial close process.
• Financial modelling skills and understanding of three-way financial statements.
• Fundamental understanding of relevant cashflow and legal principles for project financing.
• Sound knowledge of financing concepts and credit/risk analysis.
• Basic understanding of renewable energy projects (wholesale electricity market, PPAs, grid/network connection, renewable energy generation).

Does this sound like you?

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please apply by submitting your application. We kindly request that you include a cover letter and resume in your application.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please email Ashley Brundell, HR Generalist APAC [email protected].

Our Culture

At M-Renewables, our people are the most important and integral part of our organisation. We pride ourselves on being a solutions focused business, both for our customers and in turn, their customers. These solutions come from the creativity, experience and commitment our people demonstrate on a daily basis.

Our core values Challenge, Excellence, Change, Resilience, Respect and Sustainability drive our culture. Underpinning these values, is our commitment to the health and safety of our people.

M-Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making employment-related decisions without bias or discrimination. For selected roles, the preferred candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and/or a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made.

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About the Role (your why)

Datacom is successful when our people are successful. So, we provide an open, friendly environment that offers career growth, challenges, and generous rewards. We strive to develop a culture that encourages interaction and promotes social activity. We work hard but we also know how to have fun. We believe future success is dependent upon our commitment to hiring great talent and enabling them to achieve success through a supportive environment and by providing career development opportunities.

This role will be providing key packaging services to one of our largest customers. As part of a broader team, you will be responding to contracted and project requests.

Our offices are based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.We like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/ life balance. We therefore leave it to you and the team you join to figure out what works best!

Please note that to be successful in this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to achieve a Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

What you’ll do

At the moment, as an Applications Packager you will be focused on:

• Software packaging and repackaging. This will cover from discovery through to deployment support
• Package based on BAU tickets as well as project
• Participate in project planning sessions and project delivery
• Prepare documentation for use by Operational staff
• Analyse and rectify packaging problems
• Leverage enterprise grade tools, processes, and frameworks to deliver high quality services and outcomes to Datacom customers in accordance with SLAs
• Ensure outstanding levels of customer satisfaction by demonstrating timely, professional, and attentive responses to customers and colleagues

• Operate in, and contribute to the winning culture of a high performing team
• Identify service improvements, efficiencies and/or cost reductions for Datacom customers
• Follow best practice methodologies and adhere to recognised ITIL processes (e.g., change/release).
• Provide guidance and mentoring to lessor experienced Datacom staff to ensure overall competence and growth in the company continually improves
• Take responsibility and accountability for technical aspects of solutions such as supporting bid responses, product and solution briefings, projects, proof-of-concept management, and training of Datacom support staff.

We are a pretty agile company, and are keen to respond to customer, technology and internal stakeholders’ changing requirements and this can mean we evolve in our roles to meet those needs.

What you’ll bring

You will have 5 years’ IT industry experience, preferably within an IT managed service provider, with approximately 3 years’ experience in a similar Application Packaging role. You will have exceptional knowledge of packaging tools, InstallShield, PACE etc. You will possess exceptional knowledge of Windows 10, 11 and MacOS operating systems. You will have knowledgeable skills in endpoint management platforms, System Centre Configuration Manager, Intune, VMware Workspace ONE and Jamf.

You will bring exceptional troubleshooting, customer service, communication, and prioritisation skills; and will be comfortable and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision. You will be comfortable with rapid change and be available to travel to Datacom, customer sites and conferences when required.

Customer Satisfaction

Ensure outstanding levels of customer satisfaction by demonstrating the following

• Timely responses to customer queries
• Professional verbal and written communication
• Attendance to, and active participation in internal/customer meetings
• Follow-up on assigned action items assigned during meetings

Team Engagement

Ability to operate in a team environment by demonstrating the following:

• Be an effective ambassador for Datacom behaving in ways consistent with the Company Values
• Develop effective working relationships with other members of the team to ensure the best team outcome
• Consult directly with team members, client or other third parties to obtain required information or decisions
• Demonstrate initiative-taking ownership of identified issues as well as effective communications for suggested resolution efforts
• Perform work after-hours where required for project and/or support engagements.
• Share relevant knowledge, experience, and ideas with team members with the aim of building team competence and culture
• Provide constructive feedback to improve team and corporate capability
• Initiative-taking open and honest communication at all levels and remains accountable for personal performance
• Support other members of the wider Intelligent Workspace group wherever possible

Project Delivery

Commitment to exceptional project delivery by demonstrating:

• Compliance with Datacom Delivery Methodologies
• Ensure project design principals result in service improvements, efficiencies and/or cost reductions for the customer/Datacom post implementation
• Successful and responsive project delivery within schedule and budget estimates
• Assigned project activities are completed un-supervised or under guidance of the Project Manager if assigned
• Close collaboration with customers to ensure delivery of project outcomes
• Identify improvements/project opportunities within new accounts and/or contribute to the Service Improvement register for existing clients
• Accurate and efficient delivery of project tasks minimising re-work
• Accurate and timely contribution to project reporting
• Accurate and timely completion of time sheeting for daily activities
• Up-to-Date utilisation forecasts based on assigned work are maintained
• Assisting pre-sales with scoping of project engagements in customer environments
• Managing workloads to allow warm handover to BAU when required for project engagements

 Training and Development

Commitment to continuous personal development by demonstrating:

• Development, maintenance, and execution of initiatives in alignment with a personal development plan
• Attain and/or maintain relevant industry or professional certification(s)
• Provide constructive feedback on the development needs of the team

Why join us here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper, excited by a role where your senior skills are highly valued and the impact you have on small business success is seen everyday? At Retinue Accounting, we're not just about numbers – we're a dynamic team fuelled by values like adaptability, commitment, and humility. Our customer-centric approach, transparent practices, and ability to move with pace set us apart. If you're an experienced bookkeeper who loves engaging with clients, supporting junior staff, and excelling in a busy, fast-paced role, we want you to be a driving force in our rapidly expanding team!

Why Retinue?

• Competitive salary package reflective of the experience you can bring to the role
• Great working hours 9-5:30, no overtime or weekend work! Need flexible working hours? Chat to us about what this could look like
• Regular social gatherings and ongoing professional development activities
• As a senior member of the team your expertise will shine as you engage with clients, support junior team members, and contribute to the growth of our thriving clientele
• Loads of career progression opportunities, our business is growing fast and the sky is the limit for those committed to our values, their own performance and our business growth
• Join a supportive team environment with managers and senior team members all driven to help you succeed

What’s your day-to-day look like?

We have two bookkeeping teams at Retinue, tell us which one suits you!

Onboarding: You’ll work closely with our customer success team to onboard new small business clients' historical and outstanding bookkeeping into Xero, supporting the seamless transition of their bookkeeping over to our BAU team.

Business as Usual (BAU): You'll act as the primary point of contact for your allocated clients, and manage queries and bookkeeping tasks, supported by a small team of junior accountants and offshored bookkeeping staff.

What are we looking for:

• Minimum two years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a public practice or handling multiple clients
• Proven ability to delegate and oversee work of junior staff, ensuring all deadlines are still met
• Proficient in Xero and Xero Payroll, ideally experienced in transitioning clients between systems
• Strong multitasking ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• An eagerness to speak with and build long lasting relationships with our clients, which includes regular phone and email communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Does this sound like the role for you? Are you excited to kick off your 2024 with a new role, new opportunity and all the keys to help you succeed? Then don’t hesitate, apply now and secure your ticket on our fast-growing rocketship of a business!

#LI-Hybrid #LI-CW1

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose

The primary purpose of the position is to be part of a dynamic team that is responsible to implement, automate, support and maintain all environments that are expected to operate on a 24x7 basis.

Performing and coordinating the implementation, ongoing engineering and maintenance/upgrading of a multi-platform environment with strong focus on Linux (Red Hat), VMware ESXi, Databases (Oracle SQL), SAN Storage (NFS) and various network services in a hybrid cloud environment.

The role reports directly to the Head of Reliability and Infrastructure and/or delegates. They will work and collaborate closely with the engineers within the team and other business units within the division. The role also includes responsibilities to assist with conducting technical reviews for new and ongoing tactical and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure SLA, SLE and SLO are met in a 24x7 environment. Required participation to an on-call roster
• Manage, maintain Red Hat Linux and Red Hat Ansible and Satellite Servers
• Operating System hardening based on recommendation by the Centre for Internet Security (CIS)
• Develop scripts, Ansible playbook ( Bash or Python ) and API calls for automating system administration and other repeatable tasks
• Manage and maintain network services such as Mail, DNS, NTP, Firewalld and F5 Load Balancer
• Generate system health related reports, manage and maintain monitoring, alerting and reporting systems such as Splunk, Dynatrace and Wazuh
• Deploy, configure, troubleshoot and staying up to date with licensing, subscriptions, versions and features and making sure all are compliant
• Implement security best practice, perform regular audits, patches and updates
• Monitor performance and identify bottleneck and optimise system resources such as disk utilisations
• Diagnose and resolve issues not limited to hardware, network to application level
• Ensure robust data integrity protection and availability with filesystem snapshot (such as LVM and VM snapshot) log shipping, replication and backup and recovery strategies
• Understand the principle of secure authentication, access control and multi factor authorisation as well as encryption technologies used in protocols such TLS and HTTPS and certificates.
• Complete all role requirements relating to development, implementation and maintenance of IT systems in accordance with the AP+’s information security policies and procedures as directed by the Head of Reliability and Infrastructure and/or delegates.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Really knows how to get the best out of external partners & stakeholders, delivering value for money & monitoring their value-add.
• Manage third-party relationships including agency relationships (creative, media, research, PR) and participant/ member marketing teams.

Team Engagement

• Work closely as a member of the AP+ Leadership Team to ensure the long-term health and prosperity of a high-performing highly focused team.
• Collaborate in the development and achievement of the goals and KPI’s of the AP+ Commercial Team
• Role model to AP+ values and behaviours, and build leadership capability across the team aligned with the desired culture and ways of working.
• Inspires team, motivating them to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Position Requirements

Qualification:

• Red Hat Certification, such as RHCE, would be highly desirable
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in similar role
• Problem solving abilities and pragmatic approach
• Able to see and improve status quo

Knowledge

• Scripting and code programming. Ideally Bash and Python in a Linux platform
• Experience in product / application equivalent to what has been described in the key responsibilities

Capabilities

• Ability to handle pressure and variations in workload in a 24x7 environment
• Able to run with multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for collaborating with team members and other stake holders
• Adaptability and ready to take on ever changing challenges
• Team Player with customer service focus

We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected]. We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

*AP+ are not working with Recruitment Agencies for this role.

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

Herd MSL is one of Australia’s largest and most-awarded PR agencies. Part of Publicis Groupe ANZ and global PR network MSL, Herd MSL has more than 21 years in the market and has achieved multiple agency & campaign wins and Cannes Awards for creativity. We offer flexible working, industry leading policies to support individual circumstances, and a collaborative and caring strengths-based culture. 

We solve complex business problems through outstanding creative ideas, technically excellent execution and content led multi-channel campaigns. Our purpose is to create conversations that change Australia and New Zealand, through unleashing the strengths of our dynamic, fearless, and curious team of 60+ specialists.  

Our strategy is simple – recruit brilliant people, do great work and provide the ability to learn in a creative environment. We work in complex and disruptive sectors across an impressive portfolio of clients, ranging from established multi-national technology companies and leading consumer and corporate brands, to innovative industry leaders, government departments and fast growth start-ups. 

As a result of our continuous growth and success, we are looking for a Junior Designer to join our team.

The role

As part of the broader Social and Content team, this is an opportunity to unleash your creativity and work across some of Australia’s most iconic brands. You will be involved in a variety of projects – designing engaging decks, mocks for ideas, and reports to be presented to clients; crafting eye-catching posters and event invites; and creating social assets. The immediate scope of your role will be static and functional design but there may be opportunity to evolve into motion as the need arises.

What you’re looking for

• Opportunity to work with some of Australia’s most exciting and iconic brands
• A chance to grow and learn within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunity to bring a creative flair to everything you do
• Opportunity to work on award winning campaigns
• Opportunity to fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the finest mobility programs GLOBALLY!

What type of person will be successful in this role?

• 1-3 years’ experience in design with an impressive book
• A good sense of print and digital design, as well as photography and videography skills, a bonus!
• Strong skills in Photoshop, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Indesign; EDM design a plus
• The ability to understand and interpret creative briefs
• Proactively identify new and creative approaches to elevate the quality of work produced for our clients
• Able to communicate work and explain the rationale around a certain approach to your design work

Herd MSL offers flexible working arrangements to suit personal commitments, a fast-paced and fun environment, a people focused learning culture, variety and opportunity, and a heap of added benefits including birthday days off, Friday 3pm finish throughout summer, additional leave with longevity, access to industry leading mentors, and much more. Plus, you get to work in our creative and open office in the heart of Pyrmont.

Keen to hear more and share why you’re the one for this role – please get in touch!

Additional information 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing 
• A creative, fun, and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”  
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network 
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes 
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program  
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women,  Égalité, enABLE and Embrace  (reconciliation action plan) programs   
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year 
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits 
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through  Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

Herd MSL, as part of Publicis Groupe, believes that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.  

About the role:

The role of Finance Associate will sit in the finance team and support across the Octopus Australia business giving the successful candidate wide exposure to various renewable asset investments, funds, and Octopus Australia as a fund manager. The role is based in our Sydney, with occasional travel required between offices.

The successful candidate will be involved in the successful delivery of all financial aspects of the Octopus Australia Group. This role will report into the Financial Controller. 

Core responsibilities will include:

• Involvement in regular management and KPI variance reporting
• Involvement in quarterly and annual financial reporting (with the support of advisors)
• Cashflow forecasting and calculating funding requirements.
• Forecasting and budgeting at both asset and company level
• Management of external bookkeepers and advisors, to ensure statutory filings are met (including audited financials, tax returns, activity statements, FBT)
• Managing bank accounts and payments processes
• Financial compliance (AFSL)

The Senior Performance Support Consultant (Escalations Engineering) role is a unique opportunity to join the Customer Service and Support team working with some of our largest customers with their toughest performance and scalability challenges. You will be accountable for driving the successful closure of critical escalated technical issues for our most complex and strategically important customers.

As someone who can think outside the box, you will work on a mixture of reactive and proactive engagements where your technical troubleshooting skills in the stack will come to the fore. In addition, your top-notch consulting skills will be put to good use as you will take on the role of “trusted advisor” to help turn a bad situation around and help customers get maximum value from our platform.

We’re looking for the best of the best and the cream of the crop. In return, we offer highly competitive base salaries and benefits including generous holiday allowances, bonus scheme, stock options, and flexible working arrangements. Our inclusive work culture embraces belonging and individuality, collaboration, and customer orientation.

Our customers are our North Star and we are passionate about making them successful!

*Please note - this role is a hybrid role and would require you to be in the Sydney office 2 days per week*

What you get to do during a typical week:

You will be partnering with our largest customers & Internal stakeholders to identify and root cause performance and scalability issues impacting their ServiceNow deployments. Successful hires will get a chance to:

• Use problem solving skills along side industry leading tools to holistically analyse ServiceNow instances to identify and remediate resource contention at all layers of the stack
• Explore platform Java and JavaScript code to gain a detailed understanding of the behavior of ServiceNow applications
• Improve the throughput of Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) by deep diving into memory allocation and garbage collection tuning
• Optimize relational database performance by refactoring queries at the application layer or by applying tuning within the database itself
• Use extensive lab / test environments to reproduce and root cause issues impacting customer’s ServiceNow deployment(s)
• Engage with cross functional teams to highlight identified product defects, assist with implementation of work arounds, or devising long term fixes
• Drive improvement from within by creating high quality knowledge articles, developing tooling for use within the support organization, or mentoring and training junior colleagues
• Build and deliver compelling presentations to a variety of internal and customer stakeholders acting as a trusted advisor on how they can improve the performance of their ServiceNow deployment and adhere to leading practice guidelines.

We are seeking an Account Executive to join our fast-paced, high performing and energetic Sales team! We are looking for someone to work alongside our talented Sales Executives, to lead our campaign coordination across our Nine TV and online assets.

If you are a creative and ambitious individual and are passionate to work with clients across national brands, then we'd love to hear from you!

Day to day you will:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Run campaign optimisation reviews for clients
• Manage the reporting, campaign updates & tracking for clients
• Identify new opportunities for upselling and building new business
• Other ad-hoc administrative tasks as required 

Our Stewarding Supervisor is required to:

• Supervise and coordinate activities in the Stewarding Department to ensure all Food and Beverage Outlets and the Kitchen are provided with clean and sanitised operating equipment.

About Us

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than 1.9 million members, with around $70 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Job

To enable the Finance and Investment Operations Division to develop, implement, maintain and monitor the Rest Risk Management Framework in relation to the operations of the Division.  You will identify and monitor business risks and work with the business teams to ensure that those risks are appropriately mitigated. You will also monitor the Division’s compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations and industry standards, demonstrating and embodying a sound risk culture.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide strategic process and thought leadership on proactive risk management strategies, plans and actions in the context of the current, emerging and future environment.
• Lead the oversight and optimisation of operational compliance.
• Develop and maintain mechanisms to identify, monitor and report on material risks of the Finance and Investment Operations function including key risk indicators, to inform reporting and escalation to Management, and the Audit and Finance Committee, where required.
• Develop, prepare and co-ordinate (as appropriate) regular risk and compliance reporting to support delivery of business outcomes and lead risk reporting to the Audit and Finance Committee.  
• Promote risk culture across the Finance and Investment Operations Division and promote its continuous improvement.
• Ensure a sound control environment is maintained as part of the day-to-day business activities.
• Ensure a comprehensive and strategic approach to the Division’s operational risk management framework to enable and empower meeting the team’s business objectives.
• Work with the Finance and Investment Operations business teams, to support the identification of risks and the design and implementation of mitigating controls.
• Perform control self-assessment, identifying any issues/controls gaps and address root cause by improving controls.
• Work with the Finance and Investment Operations business teams, to undertake activities to ensure policies and procedures are appropriately embedded into business operations.
• Ensure regulatory change initiatives within the Finance and Investment Operations Division are appropriately implemented, monitored and reported.
• Proactively manage and support Finance and Investment Operations divisional teams to ensure required remedial actions arising from incidents and breaches, audit reports, and prudential review findings are completed and reported to the Second Line Risk team and Audit and Finance Committee.
• Complete end to end processing of all raised incidents, including root cause analysis, systems and reporting, and post review.
• Support the governance of projects and change initiatives, and management of risks arising from these activities within the Finance and Investment Operations division. This includes identification and management of risks associated with achieving the planned outcomes for the project (delivery risk) and impacts the project may have on organisational risks (delivered risk).
• Lead the identification, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of legislative and regulatory obligations applicable to the Finance and Investment Operations team and ensure business process and controls are implemented to support compliance.
• Work with the Finance and Investment Operations teams, to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to govern and monitor material outsourced service providers.
• In collaboration with business teams, improve the operational resilience of Finance and Investment Operations business unit processes, and their ability to achieve business objectives, by working with business teams to reduce risk and optimise process design.
• Meaningfully contribute as part of the leadership team of the function.
• Lead the First Line of Defense Risk/Incidents Forum.
• Lead the Finance and Investment Operations business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging risks and continuously improve the operational risk management framework.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Property Manager to join our growing Real Estate Management Services team in North Sydney. We are looking for a driven and passionate candidate with recent experience in a commercial property management.

This key role will be responsible for the property management of a diversified portfolio of assets located on the North Shore including commercial office, industrial and retail. This portfolio will see you develop your existing property management knowledge, as well as expanding your understanding of all aspects of management services. You will build strong relationships with clients and relative stakeholders, ensuring business objectives are met, and expectations are exceeded.

You will successfully achieve this by undertaking the following key tasks:

• Manage daily tenants matters, respond to all incoming requests, assist in resolving issues.
• Implement and maintain orderly lease administration, financial management procedures and overall reporting
• Control the collection and reconciliation of monies, including rentals, outgoings, and recoverable costs in conjunction with strict arrears management practices.
• Prepare operating and capital expenditure budgets, involving other key stakeholders in annual budget development where relevant.
• Manage all internal and external audit processes.
• Negotiation of new leases and lease renewals as instructed by client in accordance with Work process flows.
• Liaise with client’s solicitors to facilitate the preparation of appropriate lease and licence documentation as approved.
• Participate in the maintenance of a detailed property database providing summary details of property leases.
• Put together service contracts, coordinate property risk assessments and carry out property inspections.
• Oversee Facilities Manager, assisting with repairs and maintenance works.
• Assist with the development of tenant retention and satisfactory initiatives.

What you will do

• Create, execute, optimise and deliver digital campaigns promptly and accurately with a focus on delivering client objectives.
• Ensure campaigns are run correctly and on time to ensure revenue is maximised.This will involve solving problems along the way and working towards strict deadlines.
• Develop and foster relationships with our clients, in an effort to provide exceptional customer service to our internal teams and external clients.

Experienced Procurement Team Member

Are you looking for a company that can deliver on what they promise around career development? We are looking for an experienced Procurement Team member to join our inclusive, professional and ambitious team.

Vulcan is proud to be the most customer focussed and efficient metals distributor and processor in Australasia. We have 72 warehousing, manufacturing, and processing facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand, employing over 1500 staff, across six business divisions.

Our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people. We’re a team of relaxed yet professional, ambitious yet open-minded people who enjoy what we do. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

This role is based at our office in either Sydney ( Smithfield) or Brisbane (Carole Park) and has responsibility within the Procurement function at an operational level to various Business Units in our Aluminium Division across Australia & New Zealand. There will be ongoing monitoring of supply risk, quality, price and lead times with established and emerging suppliers across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. The key deliverable of this position is to support effective management of stocked items, contributing to improving inventory availability via a customer-centric but data driven approach. Working as part of a small collaborative team, this is a key role that will have you directly foster and maintain internal customers as well as direct supplier and market trader relationships across the globe in order to maintain a competitive advantage (e.g. time, terms, quality, price etc.). To succeed in this role, you will need to efficiently process import documentation, invoices, shipments, maintain delivery dates, coordinate inward goods, improve upon existing or find innovative new approaches to international shipping and logistics functions.

• · Work well under pressure and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• · Working knowledge of importing
• · Analytical mindset
• · Outstanding organizational skills
• · Demonstrated problem resolution skills
• · Exceptional computer skills with knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office, purchasing software, databases, and BI tools
• · The ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders across multiple locations
• · Excellent attention to detail
• · We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.
• · Minimum of 2 years proven procurement experience with exposure to supply chain
• · Various analytical tasks regarding domestic and international freight and shipping
• · Team Player

Below are just some of the benefits you’ll get if you join our growing team:

· We offer a secure future and solid career.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.

· We believe that flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplaces make for happy people. We support flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life.

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all our employees, including on-site gyms in various locations.

Why Vulcan?

· We have a unique non-hierarchical, flat culture where everyone is empowered to make their own decisions.

· We are passionate about our people and supporting them to reach their full potential. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

· We’re dedicated to a better tomorrow. We’re actively working to minimise negative impact and maximise positive impact on our environment.

· We believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way.

· We offer a secure future and solid career, along with a generous base salary.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of everyone.

· We believe in supporting flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life. (This role is office based and no WFH options initially)

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all employees

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we’ll be in touch ASAP.

We’d love to hear from you!

NB - You will need to be currently based in Australia and if an international candidate - hold a current valid work visa for Australia

Our team at Unity Fund Services is expanding and we are searching for a Fund Accountant to join the team who wants to redefine fund administration.

We are building our team with proactive, analytical thinkers who approach problem solving with a positive attitude. We are searching for Fund Accountants who have the ability to build strong rapport with their peers and also are able to be trusted advisers to our clients.

The role will see you assume responsibility for a number of funds including:

• property funds

• private equity funds

• infrastructure funds

• fund of funds

• debt funds

Additional to fundamental fund accountant tasks day to day responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and review of accounting records including entering transactions into Reckon Accounts accounting software;

• Processing of investor transactions;

• Tax compliance including distribution calculations and BAS returns;

• Liaison with external auditors and service providers;

• Processing of expense payments (funds operating expenses);

• Preparation of annual Financial Statements; and

• Preparation of periodical management reporting packs (typically monthly).

Further requirements to apply

• 1-3 years of general fund accounting experience (alternatives, hedge, private equity or property fund administration experience helpful but not essential);

• Ability to deliver accurate and timely work in accordance with deadlines

• Understanding of accounting principles

• Excellent written and communication skills

• Relevant qualifications in accounting and/or finance (CPA/CA qualified or willingness to study towards);

• Strong discipline in record keeping

• A team player and also able to work independently and

• Understanding and respect of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Advanced Excel and competent Word and PowerPoint skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills essential

• Experience in managing client service relationships an advantage

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - clarity and attention to detail is key

• Good commercial awareness

Who We Are

Unity Fund Services is redefining fund administration. We work with the latest technology platforms and systems, and have an unswerving professionalism and commitment to excellence in everything we do, Unity Fund Services is delivering a competitive advantage to investment managers and confidence to investors.

Rapidly becoming a service provider of choice in the Australian. We have serviced more than 300 funds across over 80 investment managers covering property funds, hedge funds, fixed income, currency, long-only equity, fund of hedge funds, listed investment companies (LICs), private equity and commodity funds.

We provide an exceptional level of independent accounting, fund administration, taxation and registry services to a diverse range of clients, from start-ups through to established industry heavyweights. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, our skilled accounting and investment professionals enable managers to focus on their core capabilities: investment selection and the sourcing of capital.

For more detail, please visit our website - www.unityfundservices.com.au

What's on Offer?

•     Base salary $70,000 to $100,000 will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

•     Implement change and be a part of the fabric of the growing business;

•     On-the-job training and development; and a commitment to your ongoing learning and education

•     Excellent CBD location L16 Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW

•     WFH privileges on probation pass

Applications open for the role Monday 22nd January 2024

Applications close for the role on Monday 19th February 2024

Unity Fund Services (UFS) is expanding our team and we are searching for a qualified Fund Accountant in the position of Assistant Manager to help us lead, coach, and mentor our fund accountants as we redefine fund administration.   

This role will use your >5 years background as a general accountant (CPA/CA) and your people management experience within fund services environments.  Your knowledge of working in a variety of asset classes is essential to this role.  It is expected that all our assistant managers have the ability to still be hands-on with the “tools” including highly advanced skills using Excel, Word.

Assistant managers within our team at UFS are able to demonstrate their ability to lead from the front by motivating their teams, sharing knowledge, and coaching their teams to ongoing success.  Your proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and ability to bring a team together is what will drive your success in our organisation. We are searching for assistant managers who have the ability to build a strong rapport with their teams but also be confident advisers to our clients. 

The role will see you assume responsibility for a varied portfolio of investment funds which may include wholesale or retail: 

• property / real estate funds
• credit/debt funds
• fund of funds
• hedge funds
• financial assets
• other investment funds

Tasks/Responsibility

• Managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure all aspects of fund administration are delivered in a compliant and efficient manner 
• Manage a small team of fund accountants ensuring all team members are trained and motivated to deliver excellent client services
• Review and approve for release all client deliverables to a high quality ensuring all procedures and processes are adhered to
• Ensure clients meet regulatory obligations in respect of fund administration and tax compliance
• Successfully onboard new Funds to required timeframes
• Manage all aspects of teamwork flow ensuring work is appropriately allocated and resourced to meet client deadlines and staff development opportunities
• With support of team manager ensure all team members are motivated, receive adequate training and have development plans in place to achieve career objectives
• Assist with internal projects from time to time
• Escalate issues identified by client, trustee and team to ensure a viable solution can be found.

What's on offer?

• Attractive package - compensation will be commensurate with skills and the role
• Work in a great team environment with excellent work life balance
• On-the-job training and development
• Excellent CBD location at Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000

UFS employs people who have a professional aptitude and are determined to develop a successful career. We challenge employees who want to further their skills through ongoing training and education.

We are not currently accepting additional support from external suppliers or recruitment agencies.

Application open Monday 22nd January 2024

Applications close Monday 19th February 2024

Our team at Unity Fund Services is expanding and we are searching for a Senior Fund Accountant to join the team who wants to redefine fund administration.

We are building our team with proactive, analytical thinkers who approach problem solving with a positive attitude. We are searching for Senior Fund Accountants who have the ability to build strong rapport with their peers and also are able to be trusted advisers to our clients.

The role will see you assume responsibility for a portfolio of funds which may include:

• property funds

• private equity funds

• infrastructure funds

• fund of funds

• debt funds

Additional to fundamental Senior Fund Accountant tasks day to day responsibilities include:

• NAV calculation and unit pricing

• Preparation and/or review of management & statutory accounts;

• Distribution calculations;

• Management and performance fee calculations;

• Preparation, review and lodgement of BAS returns;

• Liaison with brokers, fund managers and custodians;

• System and process documentation;

• Assistance with managing audit process with external auditors and service providers;

• Interaction with clients.

Further requirements to apply

• 3-5 years of fund accounting experience (alternatives, hedge, private equity or property fund administration experience helpful but not essential);

• Ability to deliver accurate and timely work in accordance with deadlines;

• Understanding of accounting principles;

• Excellent written and communication skills;

• Relevant qualifications in accounting and/or finance (CPA/CA qualified or willingness to study towards);

• Strong discipline in record keeping;

• A team player and also able to work independently;

• Understanding and respect of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Advanced Excel and competent Word and PowerPoint skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills essential

• Experience in managing client service relationships an advantage

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - clarity and attention to detail is key

• Good commercial awareness

Who We Are

Unity Fund Services is redefining fund administration. We work with the latest technology platforms and systems, and have an unswerving professionalism and commitment to excellence in everything we do, Unity Fund Services is delivering a competitive advantage to investment managers and confidence to investors.

Rapidly becoming a service provider of choice in the Australian. We have serviced more than 300 funds across over 80 investment managers covering property funds, hedge funds, fixed income, currency, long-only equity, fund of hedge funds, listed investment companies (LICs), private equity and commodity funds.

We provide an exceptional level of independent accounting, fund administration, taxation and registry services to a diverse range of clients, from start-ups through to established industry heavyweights. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, our skilled accounting and investment professionals enable managers to focus on their core capabilities: investment selection and the sourcing of capital.

For more detail, please visit our website - www.unityfundservices.com.au

What's on Offer?

•     Base salary $80,000 to $100,000 will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

•     Implement change and be a part of the fabric of the growing business.

•     On-the-job training and development; and a commitment to your ongoing learning and education.

•     Excellent CBD location at L16 Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000.

 Applications open for the role Monday 22nd January 2024

Applications close for the role on Monday 19th February 2024

Why is this an exciting opportunity 

As the Human Experience (HX) Company, Starcom harnesses the power of media to bridge the tension between what people want and brands need.  

We believe the alchemy of people and technology create experiences that people love, and the actions that brands need. Our people are empowered by technology, and they use it to reinvent, navigating brand offerings in the way they want. They are carving their own desire lines through traditional consumer categories.  

Our people are provided the benefit of: 

• An inclusive and engaging workplace where the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences that people love, and actions that brands needs.  
• The opportunity to experience another world, learn new things or do something that excites you outside of media through our annual Human Experience Day.  
• Flexible working – the opportunity to mould the way you want to work to fit your lifestyle.  
• A constantly evolving and personalised Learning and Development programme tailored to the training you need to drive your career development.  
• Local and Global Mobility – transferring to any agency within Publicis Groupe in Australia and internationally.  
• An onboarding program that commences from the point of you accepting our offer and shares everything that you need to know about Starcom and sets you up to achieve success throughout your first 6 months.  
• Progressive parental leave initiatives.   
• Wellbeing initiatives that support your ‘Wholeself’ – mental health initiatives which include a Publicis wide shut down in October each year to mark World Mental Health Day. We also have massages, flu shots, free breakfast and fruit and access to our Employee Assistance Program.  

You will be joining an experienced and well recognised agency with credentials: 

• 1x AdNews Media Trading Team
• 1x win & 10+ nominations (e.g., 30 under 30, women in media, next of the best) 
• 26x Trade & PR Content 
• 2x B&T - Top 10 Recognition (CEO – Rainmaker and COO – Big Spender) 
• B&T - Starcom ‘Gold’ for August – Best Performing Agency in Market 
• B&T Award Nominations – Best Digital Transformation and Best Audio Campaigns 

The transformation you will experience 

This is an incredible opportunity to bring your top-notch strategic thinking and storytelling skills into play by joining our team as the new Strategy Manager. As part of the broader Strategy team spanning both our Sydney and Melbourne offices, you'll have the platform to deliver best-in-class strategies and solutions that drive business growth for clients, while also supporting internal teams with valuable business and consumer insights.

We work with a cool mix of clients, diving into everything from FMCG and alcoholic beverages to finance and tourism. These are not just clients; they are trendsetters. Big on shaking things up, they're all about sparking innovation and giving new ideas a whirl. In this role, you'll serve as a genuine partner to these forward-thinking clients, providing you with the opportunity to elevate both your strategic and creative thinking whilst propelling their brands in the marketplace to new heights.

As our Strategy Manager, you will also be responsible for enhancing our agency's culture of Never Standing Still by using thought leadership and disseminating this across the agency and to clients.

Reporting into the Head of Strategy, your scope will include: 

• Developing and delivering strategies to some of Australia's most loved and respected clients from brief through implementation, including writing and delivering the strategic product
• Acting as the ‘go to’ source of insight into consumer behaviour across the agency with a natural focus on developing a strong point of view on implications for our clients’
• Being curious and proactive in understanding our clients’ businesses, media, and culture, ensuring our clients are at the cutting edge of knowing what is around the corner in terms of changes in consumer behaviour
• Building and fostering strong relationships with Starcom’s client business and craft leads
• Championing our People Powered Growth philosophy and ways of working internally and with our clients
• Supporting the strategic delivery of new business pitches where appropriate

What you’re looking for 

• A supportive and collaborative culture 
• Clients who are open to suggestions and working progressively
• A fame driving role with award possibilities
• An opportunity to help build and grow the strategic product in Starcom nationally

What type of person will be successful in this role 

You’ll possess: 

• Ideally 4+ years’ experience with a background in media strategy or planning
• Strong written communication skills to deliver strategic solutions and proposals for clients
• Strong insight capability in behavioural, cultural, business and media
• Strong business acumen, are a problem solver, forward thinker and curious
• As comfortable with numbers as with understanding culture
• Strong knowledge of the Australian media landscape and Australian media tool and data sources
• A team player, who knows how to best navigate team dynamics
• Extensive experience in researching and transforming raw data into insights
• Experience in using multiple research platforms, from existing databases through to the development of research proposals and reports.
• Good knowledge of media insights tool such as Nielsen CMV Clear Decisions, GWI or Roy Morgan

Publicis Groupe benefits 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing 
• A rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”  
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network 
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes 
• A culture of open feedback and support to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program  
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs   
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year 
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits 
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

Starcom, as a part of Publicis Groupe believes that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.

What you will do:

• Implement engine based animation systems for gameplay and other real time features
• Support content production for art and animation teams in achieving top visual quality and performance
• Work creatively and technically in both DCC and engine workflows
• Develop technical solutions to solve performance and production issues while executing artistic and game vision
• Produce and maintain documentation on tools, methods, processes, and workflows
• Identify and develop art and animation pipeline optimizations and tools for new and existing production workflow
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate to solve creative problems.