The Department of Health are excited to welcome applications for a Finance Officer to join our Finance Branch! Become part of a team that provides efficient and effective Accounts Payable Services to the Department and Hospital and Health Services while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, agreed service specifications and performance standards.

Job details

About the role:

As a Finance Officer, you will work within the Accounts Payable team and will be responsible for accurate and proficient performance of accounts payable processing, supporting the Accounts Payable Team Lead in delivering departmental targets and priorities.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Completion of the payment of accounts utilising SAP Vendor Invoice Management System (VIM) for Purchase Orders, Non-Purchase Orders, and payment of Staff Claims, bulk payment uploads.
• Provide advice on accounts payable issues as a service provider, through communication and consultation and well-informed responses to queries by completing relevant SAP data analysis.
• Assist in planning and allocation of staff workloads and ensure all accounts have been completed within relevant legislation, policies and procedures whilst meeting agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as per Finance Transactions Service Level Agreements.
• Participate in staff training programs to multi-skill workers ensuring staff development encompasses all facets of accounts payable duties.
• As directed, investigate and action monthly reports – foreign currency, requisitioner aged items, staff claims and any urgent high importance requirements.
• Perform specific compliance checks for uploads submitted by the HHSs e.g. iPharmacy, Bulk Stationary, patient Travel before processing via set process and standard referencing and ensuring overseas payments, SARAS and Staff claims, and all original supporting approval documents and expenditure delegations comply with the relevant policies requirements.

Role fit:

The successful candidate will bring strong financial systems knowledge, including experience with integrated financial management platforms, databases and spreadsheets, along with accurate data entry and retrieval capability. You will demonstrate the ability to apply relevant legislation and policy within an accounts payable environment and quickly acquire new knowledge when required. A high standard of communication and problem‑solving is essential, supported by the capacity to work collaboratively, manage deadlines and organise competing priorities. The role also requires well‑developed relationship‑building skills to maintain effective partnerships with team members, vendors and corporate stakeholders.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salaries
• 17.5% leave loading
• Work / life balance support
• Employee wellbeing programs

Ready to apply?

Please see attached role description for application requirements.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CSD684827 RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)