Central Queensland Health is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our team on a full-time basis.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the hospital's financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and experience working within healthcare or large organisational settings.
Join us and contribute to the financial health of CQ Health, helping us deliver high-quality healthcare services to the community.
About us:
The Rockhampton Finance Department is responsible for managing the financial operations of the hospital, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources. It oversees billing processes, financial compliance, and supports strategic financial planning to ensure the hospital's financial sustainability and optimal delivery of healthcare services. The department works closely with other hospital departments to maintain accurate financial records and facilitate effective financial decision-making.
About the role:
* This role is part of the Financial Accounting team, reporting to the Manager Financial Accounting, the Financial Accountant (Assets) will be responsible for coordinating the asset accounting for Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
* The Financial Accountant (Assets) will support the Service to achieve corporate goals by the provision of timely and quality information, expert financial compliance and accounting advice, reviews and planning in relation to CQ Health fixed assets. The role will play a significant part in the development and delivery of strategic asset management plans, short- and long-term capital budget planning, comprehensive evaluations, and the coordination of monthly and annual asset processes and reporting.
* The role is also responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are up to date, adherence to policy and financial delegations, appropriate recognition of asset versus expense, preparation of fixed asset movement schedule, review of stock movements and reporting of write-offs and obsolete stock.
About you:
* While not mandatory a degree in accounting or equivalent is highly desirable for this
* A Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is highly
* Whilst this position has a preferred location of Rockhampton a remote working with Queensland arrangement may be negotiated for a suitable experienced candidate.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $148,323 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $ $65.56 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* 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 apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
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2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H656881
Applications close: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Rockhampton