Finance Services Officer

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work efficiently with accuracy and meet deadlines while maintaining a stakeholder focus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with a diverse range of clients, staff and organisations.

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.
• Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 24 July 2026.
• Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 31 December 2026.
• 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 and benefits

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 packaging 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 on pre-employment checks.

Documents and how to apply

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

Statement of Duties: Generic Finance Services Officer (South) Band 3 (August 2024) CSU (1).docx

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

Contact for more information

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

Name: Emma Johns
Position: Team Leader - Revenue Management South
Phone: 03 6166 8307
Email: emma.johns@ths.tas.gov.au

Statement of workplace culture

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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