Principal Management Accountant

at  Ministry of Health

PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Join our Budget Planning and Modelling team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

ABOUT US

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they’re the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
  To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting and full membership, or eligibility for full membership (and a preparedness to undertake the studies required to obtain membership) of a recognised Australian professional accounting body

ABOUT THIS ROLE

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Principal Management Accountant is responsible for the development of the devolved state-wide budget and providing support and advice on state-wide reports, processes and policies to streamline reporting and planning to ensure compliance across NSW Health with accounting requirements and standards and consistency with Treasury’s reporting systems.
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week. This role is temporary, providing maternity cover till November 2025.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Provide expert technical information and support to the Ministry and its controlled entities on budget accounting systems and financial process matters to ensure that the Ministry’s reporting and accountability obligations are met
• Assist with the planning, managing and control of the annual budget process; contribute to strategic decision making and provide sound analysis and evidence to support processes and decisions
• Plan, manage, direct and control the process for the forward estimates
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of ad-hoc and routine financial performance reports
• Provide expert advice on award escalations and financial impacts of industrial rulings
• Oversee liquidity reporting and budget system transactional processing
• Identify, develop, and implement improvements to reporting system delivery in collaboration with the Principal Advisor Data Management Systems and continuously improve systems and reporting services by the Division to exceed expectations of internal and external stakeholders
• Provide quality management accounting information and contribute expert opinion to enable informed decisions to be made by the Ministry Executives and the Minister