Finance Officer - Children, Young People & Families

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $79,171.07 - $80,966.53 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668967
Location: John Hunter's Children's Hospital (onsite)
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work, supported by dedicated colleagues, and empowered to make a difference. Join a team committed to improving health outcomes for children, young people and families across our region.

About the Team

This role is part of a close-knit team of finance and administration professionals providing vital business and commercial support to the Children, Young People & Families (CYPF) service at John Hunter Children's Hospital.

Our team prides itself on collaboration, professionalism and shared success. We work together to deliver high-quality financial services that support frontline healthcare delivery, while fostering a supportive environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are highly valued.

About the Role

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Finance Officer plays an important role in supporting the effective financial management of Children, Young People & Families services.

This diverse position offers a mix of daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities, along with a variety of project work and ad-hoc requests, ensuring no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and financial support across the service
• Assisting with financial reporting, analysis and month-end processes
• Processing invoices, procurement requests and budget adjustments
• Preparing reports, correspondence and financial documentation
• Responding to financial and operational enquiries from stakeholders
• Supporting process improvements and business initiatives
• Assisting Management Accountants with projects and financial activities as required

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and managing a varied workload.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, accounting or a related discipline (or be currently studying towards these qualifications) and/or relevant recent experience
• Strong financial literacy and understanding of accounting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to providing high-quality customer service

Support and Development

We are committed to helping you succeed in your role through:

• Comprehensive on-the-job training
• Exposure to NSW Health financial management systems
• Ongoing support from experienced finance professionals
• Opportunities to develop specialised healthcare finance knowledge
• A collaborative team environment that encourages learning and growth

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
  

What you'll be doing

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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

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.

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 [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.

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

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