Accountant – Parental Leave Cover (12 Months)

A 12 month, full time position is available for an Accountant to join our enthusiastic team of Health Professionals in the Finance Department at Swan Hill District Health.

We're looking for attitude and potential as much as experience. If you're curious, solutions-focused and interested in building a career in finance, we'd love to hear from you.

The Position

As Accountant within our Finance team, you'll work closely with operational leaders across Swan Hill District Health, helping turn financial and operational information into meaningful insights that support better decision making.

This is a hands-on role that combines financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, analysis and business improvement activities. More importantly, it offers an opportunity to develop into a trusted business partner who helps managers solve problems, improve services and achieve outcomes for our community.

We're interested in people who are naturally curious, enjoy understanding how organisations work and can think beyond the numbers. Whether you're an experienced accountant, returning to the workforce, or someone looking to grow your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.

You Bring

A positive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine desire to contribute to a supportive team environment.

Solid problem-solv ing skills and the ability to analyse issues, identify root causes and develop practical solutions.

An interest in understanding operational challenges and using financial information to support decision making.





The ability to build positive relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and levels within an organisation.

Well-developed communication skills and a willingness to learn and continuously improve.

Qualifications in Accounting, Business or Finance, or a genuine commitment to working towards a finance-related qualification.

Experience in accounting, finance, administration, business support or similar roles will be highly regarded.

Mandatory requirements

- Current National Police Check, or will to obtain.
- Working with Children’s Check, or will to obtain.
- NDIS worker screening check, or will to obtain.Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers).

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across a large and complex healthcare organisation while working with an experienced and supportive Finance team.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Develop valuable financial and business partnering skills.
- Work directly with managers and leaders across the organisation.
- Contribute to meaningful outcomes that support healthcare delivery in our community.
- Build a long-term career in finance within a flexible and supportive workplace.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration, initiative, continuous improvement and positive behaviours.





About Swan Hill:

Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.

About Swan Hill District Health:

Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community.

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

- A dynamic workplace
- Discounted Corporate gym memberships
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program

Attract Connect Stay

Our community are excited to see you and your family arrive. Let us help you connect; schools, partner employment, clubs, housing and the things that matter to you when building your new life.

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting **********@shdh.org.au.

Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.

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