Senior Financial Accountant

Make your mark. Join us in shaping the future of rural health!

To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $119,348.00 - $136,057.00 pa (plus super)
Hours per week: 38
Location: Negotiable

Senior Financial Accountant
Financial Services Team

About the role:
As a pivotal member of the Financial Services team, your role as Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for the day to day management of treasury services and key transactional accounting functions of the Local Health District.

Western NSW Local Health District encourages suitably qualified Aboriginal people to apply for this position.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Where you’ll be working:
This position’s location is Negotiable, within the Finance & Corporate Directorate a part of Western NSW Local Health District.

The Financial Services team is part of the larger Finance & Corporate Directorate. The Directorate includes Corporate Services, health information, information technology and provides a comprehensive enabling service to the LHD.

Western NSW Local Health District serves a population of 276000 people dispersed across more than 31% of the land mass of NSW.

We’re big, with services provided from 38 inpatient facilities, 50 primary and community health services, 23 community mental health facilities and a world leading virtual care service. We operate as one health service across many locations, so the opportunities to develop and work to the top of your scope, building your career credentials is vast!

Your autonomy is supported in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment and our focus on innovation means you’ll be shaping the future of rural health.

About us:
WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:
Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
Access to Salary Packaging to save tax, Fitness Passport and free & confidential counselling services.

How to apply:
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.

Applications will close 3 April 2023 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please reach out to Danielle Higgs on (02) 6809 8958 or Danielle.higgs@health.nsw.gov.au

COVID-19 Response:
All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.