Finance Officer

Requisition: REQ653868
Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time (until 29 March 2028)
Hours per week: Up to 30 hours
Classification: Administrative Officer - Level 6
Award: Health Employees Administrative Staff (State) Award
Remuneration: $83,554.59 - $85,530.07 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Location: Wagga Wagga / MLHD Region
Applications Close: 9 July 2026

About the Opportunity
Are you an emerging finance professional looking to launch your career in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation? Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our Finance and Performance Branch.
This position is intended to build the capability of emerging finance professionals while supporting succession planning within the organisation. The role includes substantial involvement with Ministry led projects, salary packaging, financial reporting & other core accounting duties.

Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:

• Provide financial accounting services to ensure organisational objectives are met
• Prepare and process monthly journals in the General Ledger (Oracle) and other NSW Health systems
• Deliver financial reporting and analysis support to Business Managers across MLHD Clinical Operations, Clinical Streams and Clinical Governance Units
• Assist financial accounting staff in resolving issues and implementing agreed actions
• Liaise with and support external auditors during financial statement audits
• Help implement financial management information systems to ensure quality, timely and accurate reporting
• Understand and administer salary packaging transactional processing for MLHD
  
  For more information please see the Position Description

About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Accounting Qualification - Recently completed or significantly completed a university qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce (majoring in accounting)
• Time Management - Excellent ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Initiative and Problem-Solving - Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work unsupervised and take initiative
• Technology Competency - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new systems and programs
• Communication Skills - Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Team Player - A collaborative, can-do attitude and willingness to work in a busy finance environment

Essential Requirements

• NSW Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• Vaccination Category B compliance

Why Join MLHD?
At MLHD, we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference:

• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities
• Attractive Remuneration - Competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
• Professional Development - Ongoing learning and career development opportunities, including this dedicated training role pathway
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Comprehensive wellness programs, Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and physical and mental health initiatives

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now! For enquiries about this role, please contact:
Daniel Davidson - [email protected]

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.