Hunter New England Local Health District Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Tamworth Full Time

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $72,292.89 – $74,082.61 per annum + 10% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ260254

Finance Officer
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital

About the role:
As the Finance Officer you will provide support to the Finance Manager with the provision of financial management services to the Tamworth Hospital. This position has primary responsibility for the timely compilation, analysis and distribution of routine management accounting reports. This extends to in-depth analysis of variances and reporting of trends. The occupant will assist with end of month accounting, and the development and implementation of procedures and practices. You will be supported in this role with orientation and HNE Learning Pathways.

Where you’ll be working:
Tamworth is the central hub of the New England North West with a population of just under 60,000 and is well known as the country music and equine capital of Australia. An agricultural area for lamb, wool, beef and various pastures, the temperate climate will allow you to experience all the seasons. Tamworth’s community is very welcoming – especially if you love sports as they boast over 150 sporting groups and for those relaxation periods make the most of the food, coffee and shopping on offer, whilst the smaller communities surrounding the area are great for day trips. Affordable housing, a wide selection of schools and infrastructure make Tamworth a great place to be based.

About you:
You are a highly motivated individual with an interest in developing a career in financial management. You will have relevant experience and/or qualification (or working toward / planned commencement) in business, finance or accounting services. You will use your well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to bring creative solutions to problems/issues, and to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You also have strong computer and time management skills.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia.
If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

Please attach evidence of qualifications and licences required for this position, as outlined in the position description, as part of your online application.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy

Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNE_Job_Application_Guide
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.

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Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.

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Working with HNE Health you will have access to a number of benefits such as long service leave, paid maternity leave and salary packaging including meal expenses.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Karen Clark on Karen.Clark1@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 13th October 2021