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Capital Accountant

1 month ago


Parkville, Australia theroyalch Full time

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Full time position to cover Parental Leave for 12 months Maternity Leave within the Finance Department at the RCH.

We are looking for an experienced Capital/Financial Accountant and you will be responsible for the management of the fixed asset register and ensure capital purchase are in accordance with RCH governance process. The role will include internal and external stakeholder engagement, monitoring and reporting on project financial performance, capital forecasting, month end reporting and reconciliations and compliance with the RCH policies and statutory requirements. 

Classification for this position will range from AO61 - AO65 (base salary $106,464.80 to $109,319.60 per annum, plus superannuation)

Your skills and experience

  • A tertiary qualification in Accounting and CPA/CA qualified
  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial accounting
  • Proven leadership experience in driving yearly asset stocktake, as well be strong understanding of capital accounting and its accounting standard
  • Previous experience in the use of Oracle system
  • Previous experience in the preparation of statutory accounts
  • Extensive experience in managing and analysing high volumes of data to recognise, understand and assist in solving problems

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

What we offer: 

  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
  • One Accrued Day Off (ADO) per month
  • Discounted on-site car parking

Other requirements:

  • Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities,  surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background,  all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 13 June 2024


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