AO5 Accountant

Temporary Contract in Queensland Health Organisation | Toowoomba

Your new company

This is an opportunity for an accountant to join a large and complex public sector health service, responsible for delivering essential healthcare to a diverse regional community. Operating across a broad network of facilities, including acute hospitals, mental health services, community care settings and aged‑care services. The organisation is committed to strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement, and offers a collaborative, values‑driven workplace where high-quality financial support services play a critical role in enabling positive health outcomes across the region.

Your new role

As an accountant in Queensland Health, you will be responsible for:
  • Supporting the annual budgeting process, including budget preparation, financial modelling, forecasting and ongoing monitoring
  • Assisting with statutory financial reporting, including the preparation of annual financial statements, reports, work papers and variance analysis in line with legislative and accounting requirements.
  • Maintaining the accrual accounting framework through month‑end journals, reconciliations and ledger management
  • Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information through compliance testing, data analysis and internal control monitoring
  • Coordinating treasury and insurance management activities, including cash forecasting and insurance claims processes
  • Providing high-quality financial analysis, advice and reporting to senior management and key stakeholders
  • Building productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and operational managers
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, policy development, and capability building through coaching and knowledge sharing

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience within a financial accounting, statutory reporting or management accounting function, ideally within a large and complex organisation
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, relevant legislation, and contemporary financial management practices and policies
  • Demonstrated capability in using financial information systems to analyse and report data, provide advice, and develop or improve financial processes and procedures
  • Strong initiative and accountability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and quality expectations
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a high‑performing team, respond positively to change, and take responsibility for a defined portfolio of work
  • Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders by understanding their needs and tailoring engagement accordingly
  • Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interpret standards and complex information to provide clear, accurate and practical advice
  • A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion

What you'll get in return

  • Meaningful work supporting essential public sector services
  • A collaborative and professional team environment
  • Competitive hourly rate

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" or forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. The Consultant is Georgia Langdon at Georgia.Langdon@hays.com.au or on 07 3243 3047. If you would like to discuss your experience, please forward across a copy of your resume or apply now prior to calling.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding your resume across to the Public Sector Team via the same email.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Accountancy Firms
Location
QLD - Toowoomba
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2990535

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Georgia Langdon, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Brisbane
Level 45, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street

Telephone: 0732433047

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