Finance Administrator - Talent Pool

Join the HNE Mental Health Finance Team — where professionalism, support and growth come together.

This advertisement is to create an eligibility list only for future upcoming permanent and temporary positions. 

Remuneration: $72,285.58 - $73,940.16 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Calvary Mater Newcastle
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Elist Only
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ605608
Applications Close: Monday, 13th October 2025
 

About the Role:

We are seeking a Finance Administrator to join the Business and Performance Unit within Hunter New England Mental Health. This integral role provides a range of administrative and finance support functions that enable the effective delivery of mental health services across the district.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and a team of dedicated finance professionals, you’ll gain valuable insight into the workings of a large mental health service, exposure to diverse administrative and financial functions, and opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
 

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide administrative and finance support to the Mental Health Service.
• Assist with financial processes, documentation and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the finance team to deliver efficient and effective service.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of administrative tasks within a dynamic health environment.

About You:

You are an enthusiastic, organised and detail-oriented administrator with an interest in finance. You bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, thrive in a team environment, and take initiative in your work.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have strong organisational and time management skills.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff at all levels.
• Enjoy variety in your day-to-day tasks and adapt well to change.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive, team-focused approach.
• Are detail-oriented and proactive in solving problems.

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge and experience within a large and diverse organisation, this role offers the perfect opportunity.
 

Why Join Us?

At HNE Mental Health, you’ll join a small but supportive finance team who are knowledgeable, efficient and committed to excellence. You’ll benefit from:

• Direct support and mentoring from the Finance Manager and team.
• Access to professional development opportunities and free education/training courses.
• Exposure to a variety of administrative and financial functions within a large, complex health service.
• A welcoming workplace culture that values teamwork, professionalism and growth.

This is more than just an administrative role - it’s an opportunity to build your skills, support essential mental health services, and grow your career within one of the largest Local Health Districts in NSW.

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.