Finance Officer

Join Hunter New England Mental Health — where finance meets purpose in a diverse health environment.

Remuneration: $76,125.92 - $77,852.51 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Calvary Mater Newcastle – Waratah Campus
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (12 months, with potential for extension or permanency)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ589944
Applications Close: Sunday, 17th August 2025


About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join our Mental Health Service’s Business and Performance Unit. Based at the Calvary Mater Hospital campus in Waratah, you’ll be part of a small, knowledgeable and highly supportive finance team that plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of one of the region’s most essential health portfolios.

This is an opportunity to apply your financial acumen in a high-impact setting, working across varied and dynamic financial processes with the support of an experienced Finance Manager. You will gain insight into the operational workings of a large and complex health service, while being encouraged to pursue professional development and career progression.

The role is full-time, with flexibility considered. It is offered initially as a 12-month temporary contract, with the possibility of extension or permanency, depending on ongoing organisational needs.
 

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide operational finance support across budgeting, reporting, and reconciliations
• Use your analytical skills to contribute to performance monitoring and business improvements
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data and decision-making support
• Maintain compliance with NSW Health finance procedures and deadlines
• Play an integral role in a small, agile and respected team

About You:

You’re a proactive, personable finance professional who enjoys working in a team and making a difference through precision and process. You have completed your relevant tertiary qualifications or are working towards, and you're ready to contribute meaningfully to a service that supports community mental health care.

You have experience working with finance systems and are confident using Excel at an intermediate to advanced level. You’re someone who adapts well to change, thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to prioritise competing tasks effectively.
 

To be successful, you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or working towards
• Strong skills in Excel and other financial software (Intermediate–Advanced level)
• Experience in financial administration, preferably in a health or complex service organisation
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Hunter New England Mental Health, serving one of the largest regions in NSW
• Work in a stable, team-based environment with strong internal support
• Access to free education and professional development resources
• Salary packaging, leave entitlements and public health employment benefits
• Contribute to an organisation that genuinely values its finance function and the people behind it

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Amy Winchester on Amy.Winchester@health.nsw.gov.au

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 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. 

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.