About us

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.

About the role

- Provide high-level financial expertise to CQ Health leadership, executives, clinicians and key internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive financial performance and improvement through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost management and performance reporting.
- Turn financial and clinical data into insights, using Activity Based Funding, costing, benchmarking and activity analysis to support better decision-making.
- Influence strategic decisions around resource allocation, service agreements, contracts, revenue, efficiency and long-term financial planning.
- Strengthen governance and compliance by providing advice on financial standards, risk management, resource utilisation and organisational performance.

About you

- Sound knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial management,



with the ability to solve complex financial challenges; relevant qualifications are well regarded.
- Confident managing competing priorities, a high workload and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Influential communicator – Strong interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build effective partnerships.
- Experienced in using financial databases, reporting tools and financial systems to analyse information and provide meaningful insights to Executive.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $176,711 p.a. is comprised of:

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

Additional Benefits

- Ongoing Career 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

Further information

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

Applications close: Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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

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