Project Accountant
Western Victoria Primary Health Network
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Project Accountant
Western Victoria Primary Health Network
Full time
$92,792 + super + benefits incl. salary packaging
Fixed term contract to 30 June 2027
Location - Hybrid, based from anywhere in the western Victoria region
(Horsham, Warrnambool, Ballarat or Geelong areas)
About Us
Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is responsible for increasing the efficiency, effectiveness, and coordination of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.
Working together with community and health industry partners, Western Victoria PHN is committed to strengthening the primary healthcare system, based on local needs. Our four regional centres in Ballarat, Geelong, Horsham, and Warrnambool drive local engagement and ensure strong rural and regional connections, through the development of local community and clinical councils.
Benefits of working with WVPHN
At WVPHN we celebrate diversity within and outside of our organisation. We consciously remove barriers and enable an environment for all to belong, feel welcome and be heard. This aligns with our organisational values of Respect, Connect and Lead.
We also pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible working place that offers a great range of benefits:
Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
Professional development allowance ($1,200 per year per FTE) and leave.
Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
Collaboration with passionate, likeminded professionals
Option to purchase additional leave.
Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program
About the role
The Project Accountant will work as an integral member within the Finance team, supporting financial governance in all transactions and financial systems. This position will primarily deliver projects across the Finance, Contracts and Commissioning directorate, working with team members across all directorates to deliver on projects. This position will also assist with month end and year end processing, audit and other financial tasks as directed.
This is a hybrid role based from anywhere in the western Victoria region, with some travel required for training and team days.
Duties include:
Assist with month and year end and audit financial activities as directed
Assist in TechnologyOne system administration, plus implementation of TechnologyOne CIA incl. modules and business cases to support business growth and efficiencies
Support Senior Managers within the directorate with development, implementation, monitoring, delivery, and evaluation of all aspects of the projects
Develop or contribute to identifying project timelines, stakeholders, deliverables, benefits (or outcome) realisation planning with the team and in line with funding and reporting obligations
Actively identify and log risks, assumptions, issues, dependency, and decisions and monitor delegations for action
Key Selection Criteria (KSC) includes:
Qualified in commerce or business with a CPA/CA
Demonstrated experience with financial systems and system implementation
Demonstrated project management experience with multiple stakeholder projects or programs
Demonstrated experience in policy and/or framework development, end-user education and resource development
Please refer to the Position Description on our website for the complete list of KSC's
Employment requirements:
Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to appointment
A current Victorian driver’s licence
Working rights in Australia (visa, permanent resident, citizen)
How to Apply
This is a highly attractive role and we are keen to find the right person, therefore we will be actively contacting applicants during the recruitment process to shortlist for suitability. Applicants may be contacted before the closing date. Please don’t delay in submitting your interest!
The full position description, including further detail about the role, is available from our website: https://westvicphn.com.au/about-us/wvphn-careers/
Email applications to [email protected] by 5pm, Thursday 19 June, 2025 including -
CV
Cover letter
Statement addressing the key selection criteria & employment requirements
For further information, please contact:
Liz Gilhome, Senior Finance Manager
Ph: 03 5222 0860
About Western Victoria Primary Health Network
Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is committed to quality and accessible primary health care for western Victoria.
Western Victoria PHN was established on 1 July 2015 and has replaced the Grampians, Barwon and Great South Coast Medicare Locals. We are a not for profit organisation, responsible for delivering on the following two objectives set by the Federal Government:
Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.
Improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Our summary Strategic Intent Statement is now available.
Western Victoria PHN’s governance, management, staff and advisory structures reflect the diversity of community aspirations and challenges across the region.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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