Principal Management Accountant
Principal Management Accountant
Join our Budget Planning and Modelling team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
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About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Principal Management Accountant is responsible for the development of the devolved state-wide budget and providing support and advice on state-wide reports, processes and policies to streamline reporting and planning to ensure compliance across NSW Health with accounting requirements and standards and consistency with Treasury’s reporting systems.
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week. This role is temporary, providing maternity cover till November 2025.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Provide expert technical information and support to the Ministry and its controlled entities on budget accounting systems and financial process matters to ensure that the Ministry’s reporting and accountability obligations are met
- Assist with the planning, managing and control of the annual budget process; contribute to strategic decision making and provide sound analysis and evidence to support processes and decisions
- Plan, manage, direct and control the process for the forward estimates
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of ad-hoc and routine financial performance reports
- Provide expert advice on award escalations and financial impacts of industrial rulings
- Oversee liquidity reporting and budget system transactional processing
- Identify, develop, and implement improvements to reporting system delivery in collaboration with the Principal Advisor Data Management Systems and continuously improve systems and reporting services by the Division to exceed expectations of internal and external stakeholders
- Provide quality management accounting information and contribute expert opinion to enable informed decisions to be made by the Ministry Executives and the Minister
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting and full membership, or eligibility for full membership (and a preparedness to undertake the studies required to obtain membership) of a recognised Australian professional accounting body
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below:
Question 1: The Ministry is currently replacing the budgeting application. From a budget system management perspective, what are some of the key design principles that the Ministry should consider in implementing a state-wide budgeting solution to ensure it is fit for purpose?
Question 2: Please describe a situation where you have been responsible in partnership with relevant stakeholders for implementing improvements to reporting systems, analysis of data, and information provided to Senior Management. How did you manage the process, and outline how you overcame any challenges that you faced?
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Anna Stephens on anna.stephens1@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ544130. If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn at lily.flynn@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm, 16 February, 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey - apply now!
Closing Date: 11:59pm, 16 February, 2025
