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Finance Services Officer (507761L3)

Department of Health, Tasmania
Department:Finance
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Hobart
Location:Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Experience:Entry level
Salary:A$73,811 - A$79,779
Skills:
FINANCIAL RECORDSACCOUNTING PROCEDURESDATA ACCURACYACCOUNTS RECEIVABLEFINANCIAL LEGISLATIONSTAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION
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Job Description

Posted on: October 15, 2025

The Role: In a multi-skill team environment provide high level financial support with a stakeholder focus to maximise hospital revenue. The Finance Services Officer undertakes specialised financial and administrative duties including maintaining financial records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures.

  • An operational knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of financial instructions, legislation and accounting procedures and policies for receiving, processing and recording financial system payments and adjustments.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and within set deadlines, and to deliver with a stakeholder focus. An understanding of continuous quality improvement and its practical application in the work environment.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of clients, staff and business organisations.

Duties:

  • Check accuracy of data and information. Take action to investigate and resolve identified discrepancies and to apply correct charges, calculations or codes prior to data entry.
  • Liaise with a broad range of hospital personnel, interdepartmental staff and clients on a range of revenue and account enquiries and provide advice and instruction in relation to finance operational processes.
  • In accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation raise, receipt, reconcile and process accounts receivable for debtors.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 28 August 2026. Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 24 July 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: $73,811 - $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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

  • 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here 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:

  • Generic Finance Services Officer (South) Band 3 (WORD

Application Guide:

  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Emma Johns Position: Team Leader - Revenue Management South Phone number: 03 6166 8307 Email address: emma.johns@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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