Ongoing Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADO

Available from 2nd November 2026

An exciting and rewarding prospect is available for a suitably qualified Accountant to join the Finance team at Portland District Health.

The accountant will do the month-end process, including the timely closure of subsidiary ledgers, preparation and processing of month-end journals, completion of month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliation. The accountant will also assist the Finance Manager in preparing the annual statutory financial statements and ensuring PDH’s financial data is accurate, complete and compliant with the Financial Management Act 1994 (Vic) and all Department of Health (DH) reporting requirements.

About You

- Diploma in Accounting or Cert IV in Accounting (or similar)
- Previous Accounting experience
- Experience in public health industry is highly regarded
- Minimum 2- 3 years’ experience in an accounting role, including doing month end process and reporting - essential
- Demonstrated experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, year-end working papers and supporting an external audit
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate and explain financial information clearly to non-finance staff, management and auditors
- Knowledge of the Financial Management Act 1994 (Vic), Standing Directions, Financial Reporting Directions
- Diploma in Accounting or Cert IV in Accounting (or similar)
- Experience with Internal and External audit processes
- Knowledge of GST, FBT and salary packaging in a public health setting

About Us

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:





- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits

- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Relocation assistance available - conditions apply

The Region - Glenelg Shire

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

Applications close: Wednesday 29th October 2026 2026 at 12.00pm

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

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📌 ACCOUNTANT (Portland)
🏢 Portland District Health
📍 Portland