POSITION SUMMARY:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for playing a supporting role in
month end reporting, statutory accounting and taxation compliance as well
as providing professional assistance and support to Management.
The core purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely financial and
management accounting and reporting for all internal and external
stakeholders. In addition, this role will engage with stakeholders across the
Health Service, facilitating change, achieving and delivering outcomes, and
establishing and implementing business improvements.

Excel skills.

• Committed to contributing as an effective member of a team

knowledge sharing & development of colleagues.

• Current National Police Check.
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Healt

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in th

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow and role-model Swan Hill District Health’s policy and process
expectations to ensure required outcomes and behaviors are in
accordance with organisational expectations.
Contribute to a constructive culture by demonstrating constructive behaviors
(e.g. achievement, self-actualisation, humanistic/encouragement,
affiliative approach) when interacting with colleagues, and internal and
external stakeholders.
Develop and provide tailored financial reports (including informed, purposeful
commentary) to the Board, CEO, CFO, and Executive Managers to
ensure these parties are fully apprised of Swan Hill District Health’s
financial performance and position, enabling fulfilment of their
accountabilities. This includes driving the timely preparation,
communication and submission of government and regulatory financial
reporting.
In conjunction with the Accounting Team assist with the preparation of
quarterly, midyear and annual returns for the Office of the Auditor General
and the Department of Health. Work collaboratively with the broader
finance team to complete monthly Journals and Reconciliations on a
timely basis, maintain the Asset Register, BAS and FBT.
In conjunction with the CFO and Accountants prepare the Annual Health
Service Budget and undertake regular departmental budget reviews.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to provide timely, practical and
pragmatic advice on financial related matters and issues that support
decision making and to achieve mutual outcomes to support the
achievement of short term and strategic outcomes.
Identify and present opportunities for reporting, process and system
improvements and work with other teams as necessary to implement
enhancements to improve the end-user experience.
Providing financial training including induction of finance systems and
awareness and understanding of management accounting principles and
processes.
Clearly communicate what you require from others and seek to understand
questions or concerns they may have, engaging in problem solving to
ensure outcomes meet Swan Hill District Health’s business, customer and
patient requirements.
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of corporate and divisional
business strategies, building effective working relationships with the
senior leadership teams to enable the delivery of useful, relevant and
informed financial planning, analysis, reporting and advisory services.
Undertake additional accountabilities as directed by your Manager.
Key Selection Criteria • Ability to think strategically, analyse situations, develop creative
solutions and achieve outcomes that advance the Health Service’s

objectives.

• Able to prioritise workload to meet competing demands while working

towards deadlines.

• Proven ability to build positive relationships and consult, negotiate

and communicate with all levels of management and staff, both

verbally and in writing.

• A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous

learning.

• A flexible approach and an understanding of competing priorities of

others.

• Negotiation skills, dealing effectively with a broad range of

stakeholders.

• Financial accounting and reporting experience within either a

medium/large corporate or public practice environment.

• Working knowledge of accounting and business disciplines including

financial accounting, compliance reporting, base budget
development, variance reporting and systems development and

improvement.

• Strong ability to solve problems, offer solutions and make decisions.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office and in particular hold advanced MS

Excel skills.

• Committed to contributing as an effective member of a team,

knowledge sharing & development of colleagues.

• Current National Police Check.
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health

Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of
Healthcare Workers), through either documentation or copy of
serology report. It is required that there is immunisation for all
vaccine preventable illnesses.
Qualifications • Undergraduate university degree in commerce, business or

accounting.

• CA/CPA Qualification (desired but not essential).

Salary/Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian
Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
Continuous Quality • Each staff member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to best

Improvement: practice.

• All staff shall take responsibility for their own practice and share

responsibility for creating and maintaining a system that provides

safe, high quality health care.

• All staff will participate in quality improvement activities aimed at

improving patient outcomes and maintaining accreditation standards.

• It is the responsibility of every staff member to be familiar with Health

Service-wide and specific Department Policies & Protocols.
Person Centered Care: The Health Service supports in its values the philosophy of Person Centered
Care to ensure all people, including health service providers, clients, their
carers and family members are respectfully cared for and encouraged to
participate in the provision of quality health care.
Recognise diversity is part of every person & as such providers of health
care must be actively involved in developing models of care that are person
centered.
Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe is
everyone’s responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safe
environment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voices
are heard about the decisions that affect them.
SHDH have zero tolerance to child abuse.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Any
breach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better-connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.
Safety: 0BRESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of every staff member to:
• Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at

work.

• Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably

practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.

• Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the

Emergency Procedures Manual.

• Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.

& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Current: 28 January 2025