Step into the Principal Management Accountant role with Central Queensland Health and put your financial expertise at the heart of strategic decision-making across a $900M+ health service.
This is a highly visible role for someone who can see beyond the numbers - combining commercial thinking, sophisticated analysis and influential stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful financial performance.
CQ Health offers flexible working arrangements, professional development and genuine growth opportunities. Add shorter commutes, lower living costs and enviable coast-to-country lifestyle, and you have the opportunity to build a senior finance career without compromising how you live.
*This role can be based in Rockhampton or Gladstone.
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 $***** - $***** p.h.
*****% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Adaptable Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Applications close: Wednesday, 7 October ****
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📌 Principal Management Accountant (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Rockhampton