Finance Services Officer

Overview

Department of Health
Finance and Business Support
FBS - Revenue Management

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 11 September, 2025 11:55 PM

Thursday 11 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

Employment type

Full Time

Region

South

Location

Finance Services Officer tasked with providing high level financial support to maximise hospital revenue within a multi-skill team in the Finance and Business Support area.

The Role

In a multi-skill team environment provide high level financial support with a stakeholder focus to maximise hospital revenue. The Finance Services Officer undertakes specialised financial and administrative duties including maintaining financial records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures.

• An operational knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of financial instructions, legislation and accounting procedures and policies for receiving, processing and recording financial system payments and adjustments.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and within set deadlines, and to deliver with a stakeholder focus. An understanding of continuous quality improvement and its practical application in the work environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of clients, staff and business organisations.

Duties

• Check accuracy of data and information. Take action to investigate and resolve identified discrepancies and to apply correct charges, calculations or codes prior to data entry.
• Liaise with a broad range of hospital personnel, interdepartmental staff and clients on a range of revenue and account enquiries and provide advice and instruction in relation to finance operational processes.
• In accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation raise, receipt, reconcile and process accounts receivable for debtors.

Notes

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 28 August 2026. Other fixed term terms may apply.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

Salary: $73,811 - $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Application guidance

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything the Department of Health do. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Thursday 11 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Agency

Department of Health

Award

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

Employment type

Full Time

Region

South

Location

Are you a finance professional ready to make a meaningful impact on Tasmania's healthcare system? Join our dynamic Finance and Business Support team as a Finance Services Officer and play a vital role in supporting critical health services across the state.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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