Manager - Financial Accounting and Reporting
Where Technical Expertise Meets Strategic Leadership
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448 Per Annum + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Newcastle, onsite
Requisition ID: REQ585814
Advertising Close: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
Your Impact
You’ll lead a highly skilled technical team to deliver accurate monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring transparency and compliance with all statutory requirements.
Your leadership will instil confidence in the Executive, Board, and key stakeholders by providing clear financial direction and maintaining strong governance through complex challenges.
Your Experience and Qualities
- CA/CPA-qualified financial leader with strong technical credibility
- Experienced in statutory accounts, tax compliance, and audit processes
- Background in financial governance within large or complex organisations
- Skilled at simplifying complex financial issues for diverse audiences
- Comfortable engaging with executive teams, boards, and audit committees
- Leads with empathy, clarity, and structured guidance
- Strong ability to support and motivate a detail-oriented technical team
Who You’ll Join
Join a high-performing Finance Directorate that values collaboration, integrity, and accountability. You’ll lead a team of 6–7 dedicated Financial Accountants, all contributing to the financial stewardship of one of Australia’s largest health districts.
Our Benefits:
- Flexible work options and supportive leadership
- Opportunities for development and advancement
- A diverse and inclusive workplace culture
- The chance to contribute to an organisation that delivers real value to the community
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
More Information
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anthony Gilbertson on Tony.Gilbertson@health.nsw.gov.au
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category B 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 B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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.
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