Assistant Accountant at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

93416.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Support, Account Reconciliations, End-of-Month Reporting, Accounts Payable Functions, General Ledger Maintenance, Financial Reporting, Collaboration, Stakeholder Liaison

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent Position Classification: Administrative Service Officer (603848) Salary: $86,750 – $93,416 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Finance Closing Date: 20th February 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: The Assistant Accountant / Accounts Payable Officer provides essential financial support to the Finance Team at North Canberra Hospital. This role involves assisting with the preparation of journals, account reconciliations, and end-of-month reporting, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. The position also supports accounts payable functions, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting, contributing to the smooth operation of the hospital’s finance activities. The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely and high-quality financial services. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jacqui Taylor JacquiY.taylor@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Accountant provides essential financial support to the Finance Team, assisting with journals, reconciliations, and reporting. The role also involves supporting accounts payable functions and maintaining the general ledger.