Job Description

The role

Finance Services Officer undertakes administrative, transactional and reconciliation processes for the DoH in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Agency policies and procedures.

The occupants within these positions may be expected to have primary responsibility for the administration, reconciliation, and processing transactions for:

• The DoH’s centralised Bank Accounts
• Tasmanian Government Corporate Cards
• Debt recovery to assist the DoH with reducing outstanding debt
• Staff travel and other allowance claim

You will need:

• 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.

Note: - Please refer to the Function Statement and Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

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:

• Finance Services Officer (Band 3).pdf

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 Function Statement.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information

Daniel Barnes

Team Leader Financial Operations

(03) 6166 3759

daniel.barnes@health.tas.gov.au

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