Employment & Volunteering

Employment

PCA Families is an equal opportunity employer and we promote the principles of merit and fairness in employment practices.

Staff Position

Join Our Team as an Accounts Payable Officer!

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for numbers and a commitment to supporting families, this role is perfect for you!

Position: Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Carnegie, Victoria
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2025 (with the possibility of an extension)

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Verify and reconcile invoices and statements.
• Maintain accurate financial IT systems, records, and documentation.
• Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payment issues.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) and Microsoft Office Suite (Dynamics 365).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to the mission and values of PCA Families

* Lived experience of the Out of Home care would be viewed favourably.

What We Offer

• SCHADS Award Level 2.
• Attractive salary packaging benefits package.
• Up to 3 days gratia leave over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families and children.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and meet the role requirements above, we would love to hear from you!  If you would like to know more about the role, please email Wendy Mason, CEO  or call 0499617106. Please send your resume and a cover letter to Andy Dao, Finance Manager  

Click here to download the Job description

 

Board Positions

Call for nominations for Directors to be elected to the Board of Permanent Care and Adoptive Families Inc. at the Annual General Meeting on the 22nd October 2024.

PCA Families is seeking to appoint up to two Directors, one who has close personal and family connections to Permanent Care and/or Adoption and one who does not have involvement with permanent care and adoption but is interested in becoming a Director.

The following key skills have been identified for recruitment by the Board and will be able to fill the skill gaps below:

• Marketing, media, and communications.
• Links to corporate sponsors and success in attracting sponsorships.
• Influencer-demonstrated links potential to funders. i.e., Government departments/philanthropy.
• Finance, risk management and technology.

 The Board Director position description sets out further details of the role.

To nominate:
Your nomination must be:
(1) accompanied by a short biographical statement and your consent to nomination;
(2) endorsed by one member other than yourself; and
(3) given to PCA Families in writing.

All parts of the nomination form must be completed and signed. Your biographical statement will be distributed to all members eligible to vote at the AGM.  

The nomination form is to be delivered to PCA Families by email to  or via post to Suite 6/Level 1, 69-71 Rosstown Road, Carnegie 3163 by no later than Wednesday 11 September 2024. Nominations received after this time will not be considered.

Download the nominations form or a word version

 

Volunteering

We value the role of volunteers and are committed to best practice volunteer management.

 

PCA Families has a long history of volunteer involvement. We started in 2002 when a group of parents, carers and professionals started meeting with a view to establishing a support service which was independent of placement agencies and which provided training and support to those involved in permanent care, adoption, kinship care and foster care. The organisation was incorporated in 2003 as Post Placement Support Service. It was largely run by volunteers, with only a small amount of paid staff time until 2010.

PCA Families continues to value the role of volunteers as an integral part of a peer-informed approach incorporating learning from lived experience.

Current Volunteer Positions

PCA Families is interested in providing opportunities for volunteers to support the organisation in event based and short term based projects.

If you are interested in volunteering as peer support mentors/facilitators or at events/fundraising, submit your application to .

If you need help with making an application, or would like to discuss volunteer opportunities further, please contact Membership Engagement and Office Manager, Deborah Hunt on 03 9020 1833.