In this role, you will contribute to the completion of business-as-usual tasks to facilitate efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual processes and reporting, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and in accordance with demanding timescales. This includes contributing to maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, as well as providing professional guidance to other teams within the Department when identifying and resolving emerging financial accounting issues.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated high-level working knowledge of, and recent experience in, the practical application of Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Requirements for Queensland Government Agencies, legislation, contemporary financial management practices and policies.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting in the preparation of comprehensive and well-rounded advice to management and other stakeholders and in assisting with the development of policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated involvement and success in the contribution to continuous improvement programs and initiatives in the areas of operational financial accounting, with demonstrated ability to work within and thrive in successful teams.
• Demonstrated experience in the proficient use of contemporary financial management information technology, together with experience in the research, review, interpretation, and analysis of information to assist in formulating recommendations and reports to management.
• Demonstrates high level communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills, with proven experience collaborating with other team members.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully deliver, to a high standard, a range of activities and projects within tight and conflicting timeframes and deadlines.
• Demonstrates autonomy and flexibility in response to change and supports the workforce to embrace new expectations through clarity of the intended outcomes.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.