Finance Officer

Central Gippsland Health Service; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Social Club

Job summary

Central Gippsland Health Service in Gippsland, VIC, is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Finance Department. You will deliver accurate financial services, support month-end and year-end processes, and work with internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves processing invoices, reconciliations, cash management and maintaining supplier records within a collaborative team at CGH’s Sale campuses. Prior Oracle FMIS or similar systems experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Practical experience working in a finance environment.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payment runs and EFT transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage incoming accounts correspondence and supplier enquiries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain supplier records.
• Review and follow up un-invoiced receipts and outstanding account matters.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Support cash management activities as required.
• Provide relief support for cashier and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist in maintaining the effective operation of the Finance Department.
• Undertake other finance-related duties as required

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Oracle FMIS

Other financial systems

Job description

Central Gippsland Health Service – Gippsland VIC

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub‑regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

Acute services include a full‑time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub‑acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care in supportive and homelike environments.

CGH provides a wide range of community‑based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in‑home services tailored to individual needs.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position

About Department

The Finance Department provides comprehensive financial services and support across Central Gippsland Health. The team is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, management accounting, financial accounting, cash management and financial reporting. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the department plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance and the efficient delivery of services.

About the Role

The Finance Officer works as part of a collaborative finance team to deliver accurate, timely and customer‑focused financial services to both internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Financial Controller. The position supports month‑end and year‑end processes, reconciliations, cash management activities and the broader operational requirements of the Finance Department.

Duties

• Process invoices, payment runs and EFT transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage incoming accounts correspondence and supplier enquiries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain supplier records.
• Review and follow up un‑invoiced receipts and outstanding account matters.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end financial processes, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Support cash management activities as required.
• Provide relief support for cashier and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist in maintaining the effective operation of the Finance Department.
• Undertake other finance‑related duties as required

Mandatory

• Practical experience working in a finance environment,

Highly Regarded

• Experience using Oracle FMIS.
• Experience with month‑end financial processing.
• Experience using other financial management systems.
• Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualification, combined with relevant practical experience.
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Social Club

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.