Senior Finance Officer - Debt Management (511889L2)
- Statewide, TAS, Australia
- Efficiency & Productivity
- Accounting/Finance
- Permanent, full-time
- Closing at: 11 Oct 2026 - 11:55pm AEDT
- Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4
- Department of Health
- $85,196 to $97,915 per annum
The Role
The Senior Finance Officer – Debt Management works within the Statewide Revenue Management division to undertake debt management functions. The role will lead the development and coordination of debt management procedures and processes, including the management of debt referral.
Key duties:
- Take a lead role in the development of Statewide Revenue debt management and recovery procedures, with a focus on hospital patient reclassifications, write-offs, waivers, payment plans, credits and adjustments.
- Coordinate referrals to Collection Agencies, in accordance with the Whole of Government Contract.
- Assist with the development of Statewide Revenue’s debt management policies and protocols, ensuring they remain current.
- Undertake research and analysis, developing recommendations to contribute to strategies which maximise hospital revenue, particularly in relation to Medicare ineligible and compensable patients.
You will need
- Well-developed knowledge and expertise of Hospital patient billing systems, legislation, policies and procedures relevant to debt management and recovery.
- Ability to compile, analyse and evaluate information and data, to contribute to the development of options which maximise public hospital revenue.
- High level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide mentoring and guidance to team members.
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 30 October 2026.
*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
$85,196 to $97,915 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
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
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:
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: Melissa Clark
Position: Manager Statewide Revenue
Phone number: (03) 6166 6010
Email address: melissa.clark@ths.tas.gov.au
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