Principal Management Accountant

Queensland Health; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 151,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) invites applications for a Principal Management Accountant to help steer the financial direction of a $900M+ health service. You will deliver high-level financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting to CQ Health leadership, executives and clinicians.

Based in Rockhampton or Gladstone with flexible arrangements, the role offers professional development and a pathway for senior finance growth while supporting communities across Central

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, budgeting and forecasting to support performance.
• Ability to provide high-level financial management and analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication with executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level financial expertise to CQ Health leadership and clinicians.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Turn financial data into insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Influence resource allocation, contracts and long-term planning.
• Strengthen governance and compliance through financial advice.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Step into the Principal Management Accountant role with Central Queensland Health and put your financial expertise at the heart of strategic decision-making across a $900M+ health service.
This is a highly visible role for someone who can see beyond the numbers - combining commercial thinking, sophisticated analysis and influential stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful financial performance.
CQ Health offers flexible working arrangements, professional development and genuine career growth. Add shorter commutes, lower living costs and enviable coast-to-country lifestyle, and you have the opportunity to build a senior finance career without compromising how you live.
*This role can be based in Rockhampton or Gladstone.

About us:

Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) delivers public healthcare across hospitals and community settings throughout Central Queensland. Supporting a growing population of around 230,000 people, CQ Health is powered by more than 4,500 staff and an annual budget exceeding $900 million.

From vibrant regional cities to remote western communities and beautiful coastal towns, CQ Health spans a diverse and unique footprint — providing opportunities to work across a broad range of healthcare environments while supporting the communities that call Central Queensland home.

About the role:

• Provide high-level financial expertise to CQ Health leadership, executives, clinicians and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive financial performance and improvement through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost management and performance reporting.
• Turn financial and clinical data into insights, using Activity Based Funding, costing, benchmarking and activity analysis to support better decision‑making.
• Influence strategic decisions around resource allocation, service agreements, contracts, revenue, efficiency and long-term financial planning.
• Strengthen governance and compliance by providing advice on financial standards, risk management, resource utilisation and organisational performance.

About you:

• Sound knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial management, with the ability to solve complex financial challenges; relevant qualifications are well regarded.
• Confident managing competing priorities, a high workload and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Influential communicator – Strong interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build effective partnerships.
• Experienced in using financial databases, reporting tools and financial systems to analyse information and provide meaningful insights to Executive.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $176,711 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $72.78 - $78.11 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: Wednesday, 7 October 2026