NSW Government

Accountant (Health Manager Lvl 1) - District Finance - Perm FT

🔍 Warwick Farm, SWSLHD District Wide Service | Western Sydney

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Financial Management & Reporting
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ572134 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 per annum

 

Requisition ID: REQ572134
Application Close Date: 18/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 21/05/2025 – 28/05/2025
Contact Details: Ivy Chan – 02 8748 9379 | Ching.Chan2@health.nsw.gov.au

 

About The Opportunity 
Elevate your career by joining SWSLHD District Finance RPP Unit and Travel as our HSM 1 Accountant to manage the RPP and TESL System application. This is a dynamic role where you will be at the forefront of driving our RPP compliance and process improvement, becoming an integral member of our District Finance team. This position is responsible for managing the accounting of Rights of Private Practice (RPP) activities, including Staff Specialist billings, drawings, and medical indemnity insurance reimbursements. The incumbent will also be responsible for VMO accrual and expenditure reporting and various RPP GL Reconciliations, and act as District Admin for TESL applications and RPP System.

The HSM 1 Accountant reports directly to HSM 2 RPP Accountant and indirectly to Finance Business Partner – RFA. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values each member’s skills and perspectives. Our RPP and Travel Unit is committed to delivering high-quality results for stakeholders, meeting tight deadlines, and achieving month-end priorities. Accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of our success. We are seeking a team member with strong communication and collaboration skills, adaptability, a positive attitude and the ability to meet month-end deadlines. Initiative, reliability, commitment and a strong work ethics are essential qualities to help us meet our KPIs and continue exceeding expectations.

This is a full-time role based within the SWSLHD District Finance team. While flexible working arrangements are supported, the successful candidate is expected to be available during key financial periods such as month-end reporting to meet strict deadlines.

 

What You'll Be Doing
The purpose of the position is to manage the Rights of Private Practice (RPP) accounting for Staff Specialists Billings, Drawings, Medical Indemnity Insurance reimbursements and TESL. The incumbent will be responsible for updating, monitoring and calculating RPP entitlements, manage the income and expenditure associated with Rights of Private Practice and associated General Ledger reconciliations.

 

Where You'll Be Working    

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.

SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.

Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

  1. Relevant qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance or demonstrated work experience in accounting, commerce or finance.
  2. Experience and understanding of the rights of private practice arrangement and trust accounting.
  3. Be familiar with relevant NSW Health Policies governing private practice arrangements and TESL.
  4. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workloads, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
  5. Be experienced with NSW Health financial management systems and MS Office applications, with the ability to learn new systems as required.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

 

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

 

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

 

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

 

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

 

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

 

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