Finance Officer

Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time until February 2027

Position Classification
: Administration Officer Level 5

Remuneration
: $76, $77, % Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ612488

Closing Date
: Monday 27th October

Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Land
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
About The Role
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance. We're seeking a dedicated Officer to join our Surgical Service Finance team.

This vital role provides financial support to ensure effective financial operations across Surgical Services. You will work closely with Management Accountants and stakeholders to deliver timely reporting, manage procurement and invoicing processes, and support budgeting and analysis activities.

• Prepare monthly journals, end-of-month financial reports, and assist with budget adjustments and financial analysis.
• Process invoices and procurement requests, maintaining accuracy and compliance with finance policies.
• Maintain cost centres and staff profiles in financial systems.
• Support the Surgical Services Finance inbox, resolving queries from internal departments and stakeholders.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence, reports, and financial documentation on behalf of Management Accountants.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of administrative processes and procedures.
• Participate in finance projects and provide high-quality administrative assistance as required.

Build strong working relationships across clinical and operational teams to ensure service needs and priorities are met.

About You
Demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of tasks with competing priorities using limited resources.

• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Proven experience in financial administration
• High attention to detail with the ability to interpret and apply financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using financial systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable to be studying finance related however not a necessity

What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
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Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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Stepping Up Website
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact

for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of
benefits

such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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