Job Description
About us
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Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) delivers public healthcare across hospitals and community settings throughout Central Queensland. Supporting a growing population of around 230,000 people, CQ Health is powered by more than 4,500 staff and an annual budget exceeding $900 million. From vibrant regional cities to remote western communities and beautiful coastal towns, CQ Health spans a diverse and unique footprint — providing opportunities to work across a broad range of healthcare environments while supporting the communities that call Central Queensland home.
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About the role
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Provide high-level financial expertise to CQ Health leadership, executives, clinicians and key internal and external stakeholders.
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Drive financial performance and improvement through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost management and performance reporting.
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Turn financial and clinical data into insights, using Activity Based Funding, costing, benchmarking and activity analysis to support better decision-making.
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Influence strategic decisions around resource allocation, service agreements, contracts, revenue, efficiency and long-term financial planning.
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Strengthen governance and compliance by providing advice on financial standards, risk management,



resource utilisation and organisational performance.
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About you
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Sound knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial management, with the ability to solve complex financial challenges; relevant qualifications are well regarded.
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Confident managing competing priorities, a high workload and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
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Influential communicator – Strong interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build effective partnerships.
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Experienced in using financial databases, reporting tools and financial systems to analyse information and provide meaningful insights to Executive.
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What we offer
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Total remuneration value of up to $176,711 p.a. is comprised of: An hourly rate between $***** - $***** p.h. *****% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Extra benefits: Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety Generous Salary Sacrificing Options Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport
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📌 Principal Management Accountant (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
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