About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a qualified and motivated Accountant to join our Financial Directorate. This position plays a key role in the supervision, coordination, and control of financial resources, helping ensure SWH meets its strategic and operational objectives.
As part of the Finance team, you will provide high-level financial analysis, accurate reporting, and expert advice, while ensuring compliance with financial standards, audit requirements, and internal processes. Your contribution will support the delivery of efficient and timely financial services across the organisation.
Position overview
- Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO
- Warrnambool Campus
- Administration Worker Grade 3
- Salary: $74,448.40 - $82,305.60 pro rata + superannuation
What you bring
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, or Business
- Qualified or currently working towards CPA or CA accreditation
- Strong skills in financial analysis, accounting, and economic evaluation
- Experience in reconciliation, journal preparation, and financial reporting
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle Financial Software highly regarded
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 110,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au