The Role:
Provide high level advice and support on finance operations matters across the Department, including accounts payable and receivable functions and centralised invoice processing, the processing of staff reimbursements, coordination of debt recovery and management of the Tasmanian Government Card.
Manage, plan, motivate and develop the Financial Operations team to be proactive, efficient and effective in support of service delivery, providing high level strategic leadership and direction in managing the physical, human and financial resources of the Financial Operations unit.
You will need:
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- The ability to build a strong and positive team culture.
- A thorough understanding of financial operations in a large business environment.
- The ability to improve business processes to gain efficiency.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Financial Operations team performs a variety of core finance functions for the whole of the Department of Health. This includes accounts payable and receivable functions and centralised invoice processing, the processing of staff reimbursements, coordination of debt recovery and management of the Tasmanian Government Card
Details of appointment:
Permanent, term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $124,371 to $130,905 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Shane Bond
Director Finance and Procurement
(03) 6166 3721
shane.bond@health.tas.gov.au
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