Financial Accountant

About the Role

Closing Date: Thursday 5 March 2026

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 

The Financial Accountant is a key role within the Finance Directorate, responsible for AWH’s financial accounting functions, strengthening financial governance, and ensuring compliance with legislation, Australian Accounting Standards, and Department of Health reporting requirements.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and Director of Finance, this role ensures the integrity of accounting processes, and enhances the organisation’s financial systems and reporting capabilities.

As a member of the financial accounting team, you will provide support and expertise across:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

•    Complete month end and year end processes, including journals, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
•    Prepare and lodge monthly Health Agency reports to the Department of Health.
•    Administer and maintain AWH’s Chart of Accounts.

Financial Control & Systems Improvement

•    Monitor and implement financial controls to ensure accuracy and integrity.
•    Drive improvement across financial policies, procedures, and systems.

Stakeholder Management 

•    Liaise with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and the Department of Health.

Employment Type: This is a Permanent Full time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description  or alternatively contact Caitlan Wells at caitlan.wells@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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