Trainee Finance Accountant - Queanbeyan

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 6
Remuneration: $70,847.54 - $72,601.78 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ225128
Applications Close: 18 April 2021
Interview Details: Interviews to be held the week of 10 May 2021

Please note SNSW Local Health District is currently undertaking an organisational restructure, internal employees who have been affected by the restructure will be granted priority interviews

Where you'll be working

Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan - enviable lifestyle and affordable property, surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5 minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation's capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away.

At Southern NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives. Our mission is that all people across our diverse societies are able to have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence.

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. For more information visit our website.

What you'll be doing

This position is a training role with the aim of developing well qualified finance staff and meeting succession planning goals. While the position reports to the Manager Financial Services, it is expected that the successful applicant will work in a variety of roles within the Finance and Performance Directorate and other relevant divisions, gaining experience and at the same time filling a busy and vital role. A large part of the experience will come through being assigned to work in a range of teams to meet operational needs .This position will also perform duties associated with cashier banking and receipting, revenue billing, travel and fleet bookings, and financial/management reporting

Selection Criteria:

1. Recently completed or significantly completed university qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce majoring in accounting.
2. Excellent time management skills when working under pressure with the ability to meet conflicting deadlines.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work unsupervised including the use of initiative to effectively complete tasks and ability to problem solve.
4. Well developed competency using information and communication technology software/ programs for tasks including financial accounting, word-processing, emailing, internet searching, data entry and presentations and ability to readily learn new systems and programs.
5. Demonstrated excellent customer service ensuring effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
6. Ability to work as part of a team within a busy finance environment.
7. Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
8. Please indicate if you are a recipient of an affected letter due to the recent 2020 SNSWLHD Restructure

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. We do not offer sponsorship in this position for applicants requiring a temporary visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Wallace on 0439 455 563 or Sarah.Wallace1@health.nsw.gov.au