Assistant Accountant
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ557287 Requisition #
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ557287
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
What you'll be doing
The position is broad ranging from preparing & posting journals, completing reconciliations, fielding financial enquiries from departments, maintaining financial schedules to monthly financial reporting and analysis, budget management, taxation compliance and administrating restricted financial assets & private practice trust funds.
Whilst training will be provided, the successful applicant must have accounting experience and be able to display they are a quick learner.
- A degree in Accounting or nearing completion and/or recent accounting industry experience.
- Experience in a major accounting system with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Proven experience in reconciliations and analytical skills.
- Effectively managing time and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently and adapt to new challenges.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner, including ability to train staff in financial matters and systems.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Paul Gissel on paul.gissel@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 18/05/2025
