Senior Finance Officer

Location | Armidale, Erina, Newcastle or Tamworth
Hours | Full-time (1.0FTE)
Application close date | 9am Friday 28th March
Annual full-time equivalent salary | $93,015 - $101,173.7+ 11.5% super + salary packaging*

Join our team as a Senior Finance Officer to drive financial excellence and support strategic decision-making through innovative reporting and meticulous financial management.

Why work for us
We are a values-driven organisation and are proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. We employ highly motivated and passionate people who work together to deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities. Our values are the basis of everything we do including how we work with each other and the way we connect with our industry partners and the wider community. We are proud to have been recognised by the 2024 Australian Business Awards as an Employer of Choice. Being an Employer of Choice means that the PHN has been recognised nationally as a well-managed, high-performing, industry-leading organisation that provides a stimulating and supportive workforce.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 (Less tax can mean more take home pay).
• Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.).
• Hybrid model of working from the office and home – WFH up to 60% of working hours
• Professional development / Education & Training opportunities.
• Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport - access to 650 Gyms & Swimming Pool Facilities).
• Assistance Program support (EAP).
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives including 2024 Pride in Health & Wellbeing membership.
• Safe driver training.
• Collaboration with passionate like-minded professionals.
• Additional Leave for family & community responsibilities.
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period.
• A supportive team environment.
• Ability to purchase additional leave.

About the role
The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for assisting the Financial Services Manager in the sound financial management of the PHN including oversight of the financial transactions, preparing financial reports, liaising with budget managers and executive, assisting with annual audit and year-end activities. This is a vital role in the Finance team requiring excellent communication and data analysis skills, a keen eye for detail, contemporary reporting skills, and an ability to prioritise and work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications in Accounting and/ or extensive experience in a similar role
• Experience in preparing financial reports
• Competence in the use of accounting software, such as Business Central, and Microsoft Office 365
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communicate skills, including ability to explain accounting and financial concepts to non-accountants
• Experience managing a high workload to meet challenging and conflicting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic and flexible team

How to apply:

• Please apply through the “apply now” button.
• Please submit your cover letter and resume, addressing the selection criteria in your cover letter. You will find the selection criteria in the position description.

For more information, please contact the Financial Services Manager, Liam Nolen on 0414 245 754.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you.

Additional Information
*Salary: This role is classified as I – M within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally offered between grade I – K.