* Location: Cairns, Townsville, or Mackay.
* Position: Full Time, ongoing.
* Classification: Level 7, base salary commencing from $89,579 per annum.
* Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 and flexible working arrangements.
Are you a detail driven Financial Accountant who enjoys turning numbers into meaningful insights and supporting strong governance in a purpose led organisation?
The role
As the Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) and supporting effective decision‑making across the organisation. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for day‑to‑day financial accounting activities, including overall month end processes and coordination, asset accounting, statutory reporting and internal financial reporting.
You’ll provide high quality financial analysis and reporting to internal stakeholders, committees and funding bodies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and funding requirements while contributing to continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
What you'll do
In this role, you will:
* Lead month end processes, including reconciliations and timely monthly management reporting.
* Analyse budget versus actual results, identify trends and variances, and provide practical recommendations.
* Support organisation‑wide budgeting and forecasting, including financial modelling and forecasting throughout the year.
* Prepare monthly BAS and support statutory and funding body reporting.
* Coordinate asset management processes, including asset registers and right‑of‑use asset schedules.
* Support internal and external audits by preparing financial documentation and ensuring compliance.
* Partner with managers to build financial capability through advice, guidance and training.
* Prepare financial reports for executives, committees, the Board and funding bodies.
* Contribute to improvements in finance systems, reporting frameworks, policies and processes.
Our Commitment
If you are looking for the opportunity to be part of a passionate and driven team and contribute to achieving our mission of ‘Northern Queenslanders live happier, healthier, longer lives,’ we’d love to hear from you.
NQPHN aims to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Australians, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.
Why join us
NQPHN works together with our partners to connect existing local services to simplify the healthcare system, fund primary care and mental health services based on the needs of local communities, and support primary care and mental health providers to build their skills and deliver the highest quality patient care.
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At NQPHN, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your skills in a purpose led, values driven organisation that is committed to improving health outcomes across north Queensland. Based in a regional setting, this role offers the chance to build a meaningful career while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in the region.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and respectful workplace where integrity, accountability and shared leadership are valued, and where your work supports strong governance and better outcomes for the communities we serve.
Benefits
* Purpose driven work that contributes to healthier communities across north Queensland.
* A regional lifestyle with less commuting and more time for family, community and the outdoors.
* A respectful, inclusive and values-based workplace.
* A collaborative team environment where success is shared.
* Opportunities for learning and professional development.
* Flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance.
Key selection criteria
* Tertiary Qualifications in Accounting, with a minimum of three years professional experience in financial management. A professional accounting qualification (for example CPA,CA,CIMA) would be highly regarded.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data and prepare high-level financial reports, statements and projects for business areas and the Strategic and Executive Teams.
* Demonstrated understanding of a Not-for-Profit financial management environment, including grant funding acquittals and processes.
* Well-developed problem-solving skills with a high degree of initiative and ability to produce timely and quality results.
* Experience preparing month and year end reconciliations and financial reports, including variance analysis for various levels of the organisation.
* Understanding and knowledge in the design and development of analytical and visualisation reports/concepts.
* Demonstrated competence in the use of a range of relevant accounting software programs.
* Demonstrated interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and conflict and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Australian South Sea Islanders in our region.
* Proficient in the use of IT – Microsoft Suite including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.
How to apply
Your application should include:
* a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum three pages)
* your resume.
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Applications close Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 11:59pm