An exciting opportunity exists to work for a large not for profit hospital based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast with a perfect opportunity to have a fantastic work life balance including the opportunity for flexible working conditions and ability to enhance processes and make a difference. Be part of a large diverse finance team managing a $1.8bln annual operating budget, and your role will specialise in Management Accounting. The Principal Management Accountant position reports to the Manager Finance & Business Analysis, and plays an integral role in all aspects of the Hospital and Health Service financial management including the service agreement, budget process, forecasting, and provision and expert analysis and advice to HHS stakeholders ensuring compliance, control and governance in business operations and processes. 

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

This role is entitled to Professional Development Allowance (PDA) and in addition to this has access to Professional Development Incentive Package including professional development leave entitlements in accordance with the award.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support the Manager Finance & Business Analysis to manage the Finance & Business Analysis team, providing budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting functions for the HHS, enabling long term financial sustainability and monitor performance against targets.
• Support the Manager Finance & Business Analysis to coordinate and reconcile the HHS annual budget and resource allocation processes aligning to the Department of Health service agreement funding including consultation and negotiation with the Department of Health, Health Service Chief Executive, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Director Finance and Service Groups and Principal Finance & Business Advisors including the development of budget models, business rules, procedures and guidelines for budget treatment of major revenue and expenditure items and preparation of budget papers.
• Support the continuous funding negotiation process with the Department of Health, provide analysis and advice as to maximise revenue streams available.
• Liaise with staff of the Queensland Department of Health and key Sunshine Coast HHS stakeholders on budget developments with respect to activity-based funding and business processes relating to budgeting, forecasting, business analysis, costing and reporting.

Remuneration value up to $161,718 p.a., comprising salary between $132,072 - $141,738 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (PO5). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers ) 

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
•    A wellness program;
•    Generous superannuation;
•    Flexible work arrangements;
•    Career training and development; and
•    Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ ( https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ )