Restricted Financial Assets & Custodial Trust Funds Accountant

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is recruiting for a RFA & CTF Accountant (SP&T) at Health Manager Level 2 in St Leonards. The role focuses on implementing and managing RFA and CTF accounting across NSLHD, delivering high-quality reporting and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

You will work under the Manager, SP&T, supporting private practice arrangements and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making in a dynamic health service environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce and/or eligibility for membership of a recognised Australian accounting body, with extensive trust accounting experience.
• Experience managing RoPP arrangements in a health environment or similar setting.
• Demonstrated high-level written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to engage with internal/external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience using Oracle systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage RFA/CTF accounting functions across NSLHD.
• Provide high-quality accounting management and timely reporting of RFA/CTF funds and RoPP arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and accounting requirements.

Skills

Trust accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

RFA & CTF Accountant SP&T Accountant Health Manager 2 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $2,277.20 - $2,686.95 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ699975

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working Revenue Department, RNSH, St Leonards.

What you'll be doing The Restricted Financial Assets (RFA) & Custodial Trust Funds (CTF) Accountant (SP&T Accountant) is responsible to the Manager, SP&T for implementing and managing a range of RFA, CTF and other accounting functions across Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). The position provides high quality accounting management and timely and accurate reporting of RFA & CTF funds and Rights of Private Practice arrangements to meet organisational requirements as well as legislative and accounting requirements.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce, and/or eligibility for membership of a recognised Australian professional accounting body, together with extensive experience in trust financial accounting, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Please describe your experience managing Right of Private Practice (RoPP) arrangements within a health environment or a similar setting in another organisation.
• Please demonstrate your high-level written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including your ability to prepare clear and professional business documentation and establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Please also outline your knowledge and experience in using Oracle systems and Microsoft Office applications.

For role related queries or questions contact Vikashni Reddy on [e-mail]

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Applications Close: 3 November 2026