Cclhd - Financial Accounting Officer

**Employment Type**:Full Time Permanent
**Position Classification**:Administration Support Officer Level 6
**Remuneration**:$15939.73 - $1576.12 per week
**Hours Per Week: 38**
**Location**:Gosford Hospital
**Requisition ID**:REQ594666
**Applications Close**:Sunday 17 August 2025

Our Finance Team fosters a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment. As a Financial Accounting Officer, you'll be pivotal in delivering high-level operational, administrative, and accounting services that help us achieve our strategic objectives and uphold our service commitments.

The Financial Accounting Officer plays a key role within CCLHD’s Finance team, handling a broad range of administrative and accounting responsibilities such as reconciliations, journal processing, and the provision of financial data.

**About the Role**

The role involves preparing and reviewing journal entries and performing accounting reconciliations in accordance with NSW Health and District policies. It also includes contributing to month-end and year-end processes by generating financial reports, resolving account discrepancies, and responding to various ad hoc requests. Accuracy and compliance are central to the responsibilities, ensuring that financial operations run smoothly and meet reporting standards.

Beyond the technical tasks, the role requires collaborative communication with staff across the Local Health District and other Health entities to complete work efficiently and in line with procedures. It also demands a sound understanding of current Ministry of Health regulations, Australian Accounting Standards, and internal policies, allowing for independent decision-making across diverse functions. The position blends financial expertise with proactive engagement in maintaining strong operational integrity.

This is a perfect fit for an experienced financial administration professional ready to thrive in a distinctive and dynamic environment.

**For more information about this role, please view the**Position Description

**About You**
- Driver's license and ability to travel across sites within the district
- You have a strong understanding of Ministry of Health regulations, Australian Accounting Standards, and internal policies, allowing you to work independently and make sound decisions.
- You thrive in collaborative environments, communicating effectively with colleagues across multiple teams and sites to ensure smooth operations.
- You are a detail-oriented financial administration professional, skilled in reconciliations, journal processing, and preparing accurate financial reports.

**Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement**.

**Benefits**
- ** Work-Life Balance** - Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- ** Financial Benefits** - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** - Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- ** Career Growth** - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District -**NSW Health**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

**Vaccination Requirements**

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

- ** Category A positions**: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

**NSW** **Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However,**COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.**

**Additional Information**

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**

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