Management Accountant, Queensland Health
Shape the Future of Regional Health Finance
Take the lead as a Finance Leader at the North West Hospital and Health Service, playing a pivotal role in managing and coordinating budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the organisation. This permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial guidance, drive continuous improvement, and support senior management in delivering high-quality health services to North West Queensland communities.
North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS)
Friendly communities
Regional, rural and remote incentives
4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading bonus
*****% employer contribution to superannuation
Professionally,
our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programmes.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work
About the role
As a Finance Leader reporting to the Director of Finance, you will provide strategic oversight and expert guidance in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support decision-making across NWHHS. You will lead and mentor the Budget Officer, collaborate with business units, and drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.
You will:
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis for NWHHS.
Provide strategic advice and training to business units on financial planning and reporting.
Prepare business cases and deliver costing support to executive and operational teams.
Monitor trends in revenue, expenses, staffing, and activity to support informed decision-making.
Oversee aged debtors, creditors, and inventory to ensure effective financial management.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and high performance.
Ensure compliance with risk management, quality standards, Work Health and Safety, and ethical practices.
Engage effectively with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and culturally diverse communities to support organisational values.
Requirements
Bachelor of Business in Accounting, Commerce or equivalent is mandatory for this position.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hep B/A and Tuberculosis.
Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
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