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.

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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:

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- An hourly rate between $72.78 - $78.11 p.h.
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- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits

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- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
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- Versatile Work-Life Balance and Variety
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- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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- Paid Parental Leave
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Discounted Private Health Insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Applications close

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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#Rockhampton #Gladstone #Banana

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Further information

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025.

📌 Principal Management Accountant (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton