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Principal Management Accountant

Queensland Ambulance Service
Kedron, QLD
A$133,355-$142,956 p/a
Accounting → Management Accounting & Budgeting
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


To apply, you must submit the following:

• Your current résumé; and
• A 2-page statement outlining your suitability for this position. Your statement is to include examples and outcomes achieved in previous roles to demonstrate that you possess the key attributes to perform successfully in this specific role. Your statement should address the requirements set out in the basis of selection as listed in the role description.

Before applying, please ensure you read the full Role Description attached. Further information on preparing your application is contained in the Applicant Information Kit. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the person listed in the Job Details.

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and the proven ability to interpret and evaluate financial data and reports to identify the financial impact of issues, assess options and prepare recommendations.
• Proven experience in delivering high quality management accounting services within a complex and geographically diverse organisational environment; with a demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to articulate complex financial concepts, negotiate with influence, resolve conflicts and prepare accurate reports and documentation.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, Australian accounting standards, public sector financial management standards, policies and processes and experience in efficiently utilising financial information systems.
• Demonstrated high level attention to detail with the proven ability to work methodically, plan and prioritise tasks, manage workflows and achieve outcomes within allocated timeframes.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• Whilst not mandatory, an experienced accountant with tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business and membership or eligibility for membership to a professional accounting body will be highly regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/663718/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025


About Queensland Ambulance Service

Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
Environmental Services
1001-5000 employees

The objective of the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is to provide timely and quality ambulance services which meet the needs of the Queensland community.

QAS is an integral part of the primary health care sector in Queensland, providing patient transport services and emergency pre-hospital care to the Queensland community.

QAS provides timely and quality ambulance services which meet the needs of the community by providing pre-hospital ambulance response services, emergency and routine pre-hospital patient care and transport services, co-ordination of aero medical services, inter-facility ambulance transport, planning and coordination of multi-casualty incidents and disasters, and casualty room services.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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