Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world's most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV)—where every day is a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about engaging, immersive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection. Home to the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, the culturally rich Immigration Museum, the mind-expanding Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, MV is a place where events transform spaces and stories into something truly unmissable. Join a passionate team that brings ideas to life and makes discovery part of everyday experience. 

About the Position 

The Finance Officer, Accounts Receivable provides a range of finance and administrative services to internal and external customers, ensuring a high-quality customer service experience. The position is accountable for the timely, efficient and accurate reconciliation, reporting, processing and receipt of financial accounts in line with established compliance requirements. 

Key Duties 

The Finance Officer, Accounts Receivable will be responsible for the following key duties: 

• Provide customer-focused finance and administration services to a range of clients including Museum Victoria staff and external debtors, developing and maintaining excellent relationships with these clients
• Using the Finance Microsoft Dynamics GP system, process a range of financial transactions, including raising tax invoices and processing revenue receipts
• Undertake daily reconciliations for admissions, commercial revenue, and online revenue to bank statements and debtor subledgers
• Prepare, issue and follow-up end of month debtor accounts, issue standard debtor letters, track payments and follow-up with debtors as necessary
• Respond to requests from internal and external clients and provide transactional reports regarding the status of their financial accounts in a timely and efficient manner 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: 

• Demonstrated experience in processing, reconciling and reporting on financial transactions in line with established policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as having the initiative to work independently in solving problems
• Sound computing skills and experience with an online finance system, including tracking payments and producing transactional reports
• Ability to work methodically and accurately with both manual and computerised records
• A customer focused and organised approach to work with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff 

Other Information 

This is a full-time ongoing position. The salary on offer is VPS Grade 2, Value Range 2, with a base salary range of $72,189 per annum plus 12% superannuation.  

Our Commitment 

Museums Victoria is strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We create and maintain a child safe environment and have zero tolerance for child abuse. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check, and be assessed as suitable. 

Museums Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate all communities. Museums Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, gender identities and sexual orientations. 

We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support to participate, please contact the hiring manager noted in this job ad.  

How to Apply 

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria at museumsvictoria.com.au/careers. From our Current Vacancies page, select All Jobs and click on the link for this job's listing. 

To apply, please click Apply for this Job at the bottom of the job listing page. 

For more information about this position, please contact Ankit Talwar (Finance Manager) at ATalwar@museum.vic.gov.au. 

Please submit the following two documents with your application: 

• Your Resume 

• Cover letter addressing the below selection criteria: 

1. Demonstrated experience in processing, reconciling and reporting on financial transactions in line with established policies, procedures and compliance requirements
2. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as having the initiative to work independently in solving problems 
3. Sound computing skills and experience with an online finance system, including tracking payments and producing transactional reports 

Applications close: October 8, 2026 at 11:59pm.