Put your financial expertise at the centre of decision-making with CQ Health as a permanent full-time Management Accountant.

Do more than crunch numbers. You’ll own budgets and forecasts, turn data into meaningful insights, support business cases, provide trusted financial advice and work with a diverse range of people to get things moving.

If your analytical, organised, curious and great with people, with a passion for finance and a knack for turning complex information into practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Job details

About us:

Join a team of six Management Accountants and five Senior Management Accountants, all reporting to the Manager, Management Accounting within the Finance Division.

Working across your allocated portfolio, you'll partner with teams throughout Central Queensland Health (CQ Health), providing financial support, insights and guidance to our hospitals and community facilities.

Help turn financial information into meaningful insights that support better decisions and, ultimately, better outcomes for our communities.

About the role:

• Own the numbers: Get involved in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, data analysis and resource management to help keep our finances on track.
• Be a trusted advisor: Partner with cost centre managers and senior finance colleagues to develop costings, support business cases and provide practical financial advice that helps turn ideas into action.
• Turn data into decisions: Dive into financial data, check its integrity, uncover insights and present clear performance reports and recommendations that support smarter decision-making.
• Build partnerships: Work collaboratively with managers, clinical and multidisciplinary teams and the broader Finance team, while also taking ownership of tasks and finding ways to continually improve our financial support services.

About you:

• Bring your accounting and finance know-how, with a relevant qualification in business, accounting, finance or a related discipline highly regarded.
• Use your analytical and problem-solving skills to spot key issues, turn complex information into practical solutions and provide advice that makes a real difference.
• Juggle competing priorities, hit deadlines and deliver high-quality work, all while bringing excellent communication skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, confidently negotiate and influence outcomes, and work comfortably with financial systems, Microsoft Office and Excel.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $121,124 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $48.60 - $53.54 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional 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

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692283

Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025.

Documents

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

• RK6I692283 - Management Accountant (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)