EMR | Program Accountant at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project accounting, Financial modeling, Budget tracking, Variance analysis, Financial reporting, Accounting standards, Capitalisation, SaaS expenditure, ERP software, Excel, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Communication skills, Stakeholder management, Jira

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Excellent benefits including salary packaging and an ADO Challenging and rewarding work environment – working across two organisations Friendly and supportive team environment Part time (5 days per fortnight), fixed term until July 2028 About the YourEMR Program Grampians Health (GH) and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) are working in collaboration to implement Victoria’s first shared patient record across rural, regional and metropolitan Victoria. The YourEMR Program aims to deliver a comprehensive digital patient record across ambulatory, inpatient and community services at both organisations. To achieve this, GH & SVHM will be employing an EMR program team to design, build and implement an EMR across both organisations. About the Role In order to achieve our vision of a single patient record, GH and SVHM will be recruiting a single EMR program team to design, build and implement our EMR. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of a large-scale transformational program across two large health services. As the YourEMR Program Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial insights to guide decision-making across the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: maintaining and updating financial models to reflect evolving business case assumptions managing work-in-progress (WIP) accounts ensuring accurate budget tracking across both local and shared funding streams for two health services You will work in collaboration with a number of key stakeholders across GH and SVHM including both Finance teams. Classifications for this position will range between a HS3-HS25 (per annum salary will based on experience). For internal applicants: this role is available to both Grampians Health and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne staff and we encourage any interested staff to apply. A Bit About You Must Have Tertiary qualifications in a related field along and/or relevant industry experience. Demonstrated experience in project accounting, preferably within a healthcare or complex project environment. Strong understanding of accounting standards and principles, including capitalisation and SaaS expenditure treatment. Proven ability to develop and maintain financial models, budgets and forecasts for large-scale projects. High-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in financial reporting, variance analysis and benefits realisation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or project accounting software. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, managing competing priorities and deadlines. Nice to Have Experience working in a hospital or health care setting is highly desirable; Experience with the use of project management software, including Jira is an advantage. What We Can Offer You Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Culture of Continuous Improvement Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our goal is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. How to Apply To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you. We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be found. If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber. *Respectfully no agencies* Closing Date: 14 May 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Program Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate financial insights, maintaining financial models, and managing work-in-progress accounts for the YourEMR program. They will ensure precise budget tracking across shared funding streams while collaborating with finance teams at both Grampians Health and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.