About the role:

This position oversees a team with statutory reporting, audit and compliance accountabilities and asset planning and management. This role is critical in ensuring staff and management meet financial accounting obligations and responsibilities.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day running of the financial accounting functions of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) including; month end accounting and reporting, Tridata reporting, year-end accounting and statutory reporting, fixed asset accounting, taxation compliance and financial controls and governance

• Plan, lead and manage the financial accounting team and to achieve desired outcomes within specific deadlines and approved resource allocations.
• Implement and continuously improve an effective financial accounting framework for the Service including development, implementation & management of financial and administrative policies, procedures & processes to meet the requirements of CQHHS and Government initiatives as necessary.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification such as Accounting/Business/Finance.
• A membership with a professional accounting body (eg CPA/CAANZ).
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills including the ability to lead, persuade, implement change, and liaise, advise, and interact with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Technical Knowledge - High level knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply concepts, policy, procedures, standards, and legislation relevant to financial accounting, asset accounting, taxation and compliance/ audit.
• Leadership and Management - Well developed management & supervisory skills with the ability to lead change agendas across both the finance unit and the broader CQHHS.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $161,718 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $66.60 - $71.48 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C551887.

Applications close: Wednesday, 27 March 2024.