Manager - Cost Accounting (523511)
The Team
The Cost Accounting team provides costing services and advice across the Department of Health. The team plays a crucial role in influencing business decisions and outcomes to drive efficiency across the organisation.
The Role
- Provide high level strategic advice and support in relation to the financial implications of contracts, agreements, proposals and initiatives to inform Agency Executives and the Minister.
- Provide technical advice and support in relation to financial modelling to inform Whole of Agency and Department of Health (DoH) contract and agreement negotiation processes, including negotiations in relation to Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA), compensable services and the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA).
- Develop and implement financial allocation models and policies to inform budgetary processes and promote financial efficiency and sustainability throughout the Agency.
- Provide high level advice and support in relation to the development, maintenance and improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Lead the Cost Accounting Section in becoming a best practice environment.
You will need
- Demonstrated high level experience in and knowledge of cost/management accounting and government accounting/budgeting requirements, including extensive experience in a cost/management accounting role.
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Proven high level strategic, conceptual, analytical, creative skills with the ability to research, investigate and analyse complex issues, model financial outcomes, and make sound judgments using limited information while under pressure, and provide strategic recommendations to senior management within the environment of health and human service provision.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge of accounting and budgeting systems and processes with the proven ability to identify areas of improvement and implement changes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 3 September 2027.
*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
$144,169 to $153,844 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, together with membership of either CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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:
Application Guide:
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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Michelle Searle
Position: Executive General Manager Efficiency and Productivity
Phone number: (03) 6166 3523
Email address: michelle.searle@health.tas.gov.au
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