Financial Accountant

Requisition No: 5446

Executive Division: Chief Financial Officer

Division: Finance

Program: Financial Control

Department: FINANCIAL CONTROL

Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad

Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Project:

• Location: Braybrook
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: HS3

About the role

Western Health is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team, supporting the delivery of the New Footscray Hospital through a Public Private Partnership (PPP). This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial integrity and transparency across a complex infrastructure project that directly contributes to Western Heath's strategic focus of providing Best Care to communities across Melbourne's west.

As a key liaison between Western Health, the Department of Health, Project Co, and other stakeholders, you'll be instrumental in managing financial reporting, compliance, and contract obligations. Your work will help shape the future of healthcare infrastructure in Victoria.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage financial reporting and compliance obligations related to the New Footscray Hospital PPP
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including the Department of Health, Project Co, and NFH project teams
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation, assurance activities, and the development of financial year-end statements specific to the PPP
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team

About you:

• CPA/CA qualification
• Experience in Public Private Partnerships or large-scale infrastructure projects (highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively within a highly skilled and enthusiastic team
• You're a proactive and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• You bring strong technical accounting skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to communicate clearly across diverse stakeholder groups

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

We'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Debbie Ruiz on

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.