Executive Support & Finance Officer

at  Queensland Health

About the role

• Provide assistance to the Business Manager and Senior Finance Officer by undertaking a range of financial functions including those activities associated with the financial management of statutory requirements, financial analysis, budget development and reporting, accrual accounting processes and general ledger activities. The role is to be performed in a manner that promotes the provision of quality and timely financial information and advice to the Metro North Health.
• Provide high level and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Business Manager.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• Provide high level and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Business Manager, including the preparation, coordination and distribution of agenda and other papers for meetings chaired by either party and collation of papers for meetings they attend. Additionally, you will be required to minute meetings, arrange venues, equipment, teleconferencing and follow up actions arising from meetings as well as researching and collating information, correspondence and material as necessary, including liaising with senior management groups and maintaining effective communication channels with various stakeholders and key clients.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the Business Manager daily activities through effective and timely diary management, including organising, co-ordinating and scheduling appointments and meetings, ensuring optimal usage of time and resolution of emergent issues.
• Coordinate and manage the workload priorities of the Business Manager by developing and implementing appropriate administrative systems and procedures within the office such as establishing, reviewing and maintaining an effective office records management system for all documents, papers and correspondence.
• Provide assistance with ad-hoc duties as delegated by or agreed with the Business Manager as required.
• Assist in monitoring and advising on variations in expenditure, revenue, and activity, which affect budgetary performance and activity targets and the preparation of and finalisation of monthly service line and cost centre reports.

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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• Provide assistance to the Business Manager and Senior Finance Officer by undertaking a range of financial functions including those activities associated with the financial management of statutory requirements, financial analysis, budget development and reporting, accrual accounting processes and general ledger activities. The role is to be performed in a manner that promotes the provision of quality and timely financial information and advice to the Metro North Health.
• Provide high level and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Business Manager