Finance Services Assistant

Overview

The Team: Department of Health - Finance Operations

Finance Operations is based within Finance and Business Support and provides the primary support mechanisms and processing of Agency cash-based transactions. The area encompasses Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions with services being provided across the Department of Health (DoH).

The Role

The Finance Services Assistant undertakes administrative, transactional and reconciliation processes for the Agency, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and transactions in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Check the accuracy of data and information, identify discrepancies, and apply correct changes, calculations and/or codes.
• Liaise with a broad range of staff and clients on administrative account issues and provide information and instruction to support financial administration processes.
• Raise and receipt Accounts Receivable transactions in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Assist in debt follow up activities including updating information within the finance system and communicating with debtors, collection agencies and investigate non-payments and payment disputes, in collaboration with the Finance Services Officer and/or Team Leader, as requested.

Selection and Appointment

Details of appointment: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours not withstanding, 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: $66,049 to $70,993 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents to review the duties, program, selection process and application guidance prior to applying.

Statement of Duties: Finance Services Assistant Band 2 (WORD)

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply

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.

Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Contact for more information

Name: Daniel Barnes
Position: Team Leader, Finance Operations
Phone: (03) 6166 3759
Email: daniel.barnes@health.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent. Learn more about our people and culture through relevant resources and stories.

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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