Tax Accountant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129, 624
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ612677
Location: Waratah desired however negotiable within the HNE Local health district.
Applications close: Sunday the 2nd of November

Use your financial expertise to strengthen healthcare for communities across Hunter New England. This is your opportunity to combine precision, policy, and purpose in one rewarding role.
 

About the Role

As the Taxation Accountant and Salary Packaging Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring Hunter New England Health meets all taxation and salary packaging compliance requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and implement the framework for GST, FBT, and other taxation compliance across the district.

•  Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS), FBT returns, and reportable FBT calculations accurately and on time.

•  Provide expert taxation and salary packaging advice to managers, staff, and clinicians.

• Manage relationships with external salary packaging administrators, novated lease providers, and HealthShare Payroll.

•  Support compliance for Senior Medical Practitioner Rights of Private Practice activities in line with Ministry of Health policies.

•  Educate and guide staff on taxation policies, procedures, and best practices.

•  Work collaboratively with the Financial Accounting and Reporting team to maintain best practice standards for accuracy and timeliness in reporting.

This is a key position for an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated to deliver excellence in financial governance across one of NSW’s largest health districts.

About you

You’re an experienced accounting professional with strong technical knowledge in GST, FBT, and salary packaging. You pride yourself on your ability to interpret legislation, provide clear advice, and build productive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and membership with a recognised professional accounting body.
• Demonstrated expertise in GST and FBT legislation and its practical application.
• Proven understanding of Salary Packaging within NSW Health or a large public-sector context, including public hospital exemption status.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Oracle and Microsoft Office products.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting financial integrity and compliance across the district.
• Work in a collaborative and values-driven finance team with strong professional development support.
• Enjoy the stability of the NSW Health system and access to excellent work-life balance and benefits.
• Be part of a culture that values integrity, teamwork, accountability, and respect

Why Join HNELHD?

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll enjoy a career that’s both challenging and rewarding-working in a values-led organisation where your expertise will have a real impact.

We offer:

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees

•  4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)

•  Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

•  Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options

•  Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family

•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

•  Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams

•  A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to excellence in public healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

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 Daniel Lau on Daniel.Lau@health.nsw.gov.au

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

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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.
 

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.
 

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.

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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