Finance Officer

**Finance officer, Systems and Financial Administration**

Join our External Reporting and Financial Compliance team at Ministry of Health for an exciting **_ongoing _**opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.

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

**About this role**

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia

The Systems and Financial Administration team is responsible for overseeing NSW Health grants and ensuring it is compliant with policies, programs and guidelines to extend NSW Health’s services into communities. The team is responsible for implementing policies, procedures, systems, governance and risk minimisation strategies to ensure the transparent and robust administration of grants funding.

The Finance Officer, under the supervision of the Principal Finance Analyst, provides support to a range of financial and accounting activities in an Oracle R12 environment, to support meeting organisational and financial objectives of the Ministry.

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

For more information, please read the Role Description here.

**What you'll be doing**
- Support the Principal Finance Analyst, in the review of Grant Acquittals and assist with the annual report preparation process.
- Assist the Principal Finance Analyst, in the preparation and update of NGO Grant payments and administration and monthly reporting.
- Support the Principal Finance Analyst, in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly Financial Reports.
- Support the Principal Finance Analyst, with continuing development, maintenance and implementation of a comprehensive financial reporting system to ensure it delivers the financial information to enable the Ministry to meet its financial outcomes.
- Provide Gatekeeping role within the iProcurement Oracle R12 environment while ensuring compliance with Accounting and Audit Determinations.

**About you**

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

- Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant financial or accounting discipline and/or equivalent experience
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development

**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.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 14 February, 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 11:59, Friday 14 February, 2025