Management Accountant

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Management Accountant to join a team within the Finance Division in Rockhampton. You will own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and data analysis across allocated portfolios, partnering with hospital teams to drive better financial decisions for communities.

You will bring accounting/finance qualifications, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering accurate reports on time with Excel and

Qualifications

• Accounting/finance qualification or related discipline highly regarded.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to turn data into practical advice.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills and proficiency with financial systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and resource management.
• Partner with cost centre managers to develop costings and business cases.
• Turn data into insights and present clear performance reports.
• Collaborate with clinical and multidisciplinary teams to improve financial support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/finance qualification or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026

#Rockhampton

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.