Administration Officer

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**Administration (Finance) Officer**
Join our Mental Health Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales

**About us**

We are the Strategic Coordination team in the Mental Health branch, located within the NSW Ministry of Health, we provide the ministerial coordination, administration and financial support to the branch.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About this role**
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

Leverage your broad finance and project management skills to enhance business operations in your day-to-day role. Expand your financial analysis knowledge by providing strategic advice that drives world-class mental health services, ensuring optimal use of financial resources to support impactful decision-making for the community.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $97,027 - $107,059 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**
- Provide arrange of accounting, administrative and business partnering support to ensure the achievement of critical deadlines.
- Support month-end financial tasks to meet reporting requirements and assist the Principal Officer in maintaining and updating the branch budget management register (BMR).
- Provide financial information to ensure compliance with funding conditions and support the management of program budgets and expenditure reporting.
- Perform a wide range of administrative functions, including raising purchase requisitions for branch procurement, coordinating travel bookings for staff, managing Cabcharge issuance, and processing stationery orders.

**About you**
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Relevant qualifications in business, finance/accounting (or studying towards) and/or relevant recent experience.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and exercise initiative and judgement in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues and documents.

**How to apply**
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the below **selection criteria**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, or related fields, or significant progress towards completion of these qualifications, or equivalent professional experience.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong attention to detail. Proven ability to present financial information clearly and accessibly for non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality written materials, including briefs and formal correspondence.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office suite, and experience with Financial Management Information Systems such as Oracle Financials, iProcurement, and BTS.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 19 January 2025**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 19 January 20