About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position
About the Role
You are accountable for ensuring the Finance Department delivers timely, accurate, and efficient financial services that comply with Australian Accounting Standards, Department of Health (State and Commonwealth) policies and procedures, and Central Gippsland Health (CGH) requirements. This includes fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and adherence to governance standards; plays a critical role in delivering high-quality financial services within a complex and dynamic environment. The position requires strong leadership and the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization, providing guidance and support.
The role is an on-site full-time position 38-40 hours per week.
Duties
* Oversee all aspects of the Finance department including accounts payable & receivable, banking and accounting to ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenue, expenses and assets, troubleshoot solutions and achieve deadlines
* Accountable for ensuring compliance with State and Commonwealth Department of Health reporting requirements, including the accurate and timely submission of financial data, and maintaining effective communication with the Department as needed.
* Assist the Chief Financial Officer with preparation of financial reports for presentation to the Board of Directors and other committees, including ad hoc reports that may be requested by the Chief Financial Officer.
* Responsible for the management and integrity of the General Ledger ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) rules and regulations, and compliance with the Department of Health Common Chart of Accounts.
* Provide leadership and support to all team members, including managing time keeping and leave
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Bachelor of Business, or other recognised accounting qualification, sufficient to qualify for an associate membership of CPA, CA or IPA
* Experience of at least 5 years in financial and management accounting tasks in a medium sized organisation and working in multidisciplinary teams.
* Prior experience managing a team
* Operational experience with Oracle FMIS and PowerBudget systems
* Written response outlining capabilities against each CGH Leadership and Management Capability Heading (as identified at D, E and F).
Benefits
* Salary packaging
* Employee Assistance Program
* Social Club
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
* Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at
For questions regarding the position, contact Emma Brennan at
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.