The Team:

Finance Operations is based within Finance and Business Support and provides the primary support mechanisms and processing of Agency cash-based transactions. The area encompasses Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions with services being provided across the Department of Health (DoH).

The Role:

Finance Services Officer undertakes administrative, transactional and reconciliation processes for the DoH in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Agency policies and procedures.

The occupants within these positions may be expected to have primary responsibility for the administration, reconciliation, and processing transactions for:

• The DoH’s centralised Bank Accounts
• Tasmanian Government Corporate Cards
• Debt recovery to assist the DoH with reducing outstanding debt
• Staff travel and other allowance claim

You will need:

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking a wide range of administrative and financial duties, utilising financial management information systems and Microsoft Office software, together with the ability to manage large quantities of data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting processes and procedures, including financial regulations, legislation, and policies, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge and understanding.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of clients, staff, and business organisations.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Finance Services Officer (FBS) Band 3

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Daniel Barnes

Position: Manager Financial Operations

Phone number: (03) 6166 3759

Email address: [email protected]

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