Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331+ 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ616099
Applications Close: Wednesday the 12th of November
Shape the Future of Healthcare Infrastructure
Join Hunter New England Local Health District's Infrastructure, Planning & Sustainability team and play a key role in ensuring the financial success of major capital projects that directly support the growth and improvement of healthcare across the region.
As a Finance Officer, your strong attention to detail and financial acumen will help ensure projects run smoothly - from budgeting and reporting through to supplier payments and compliance. You'll work closely with finance managers, facility planners, and corporate teams to support financial operations that make a tangible difference to hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Hunter New England.
What You'll Be Doing
* Manage financial processes including requisitioning, invoicing, journal entries, and reconciliations.
* Support project accounting and assist with financial reporting for major capital works.
* Provide payroll data entry and assist with staff pay queries (where relevant).
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with NSW Health procurement policies.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and professionalism.
* Prepare high-quality financial documents, reports, and correspondence.
What We're Looking For
* Qualifications in Accounting (Certificate, Diploma or equivalent) or relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience in financial management within a large, complex organisation.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, TechOne, or similar.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to handle competing deadlines.
* Understanding of NSW Health or public sector financial processes, policies and procedures.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on collaboration and confidentiality.
What We Offer
* Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time).
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
* Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options.
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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