Finance Officer

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (up to 14 Nov 2027) Position Classification : Administrative Officer Level 5 Remuneration : $82,337.78 - $84,205.25 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options ) Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD – Find out more Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 22 Nov 2026 – 11:59pm Finance Officer Finance & Corporate Directorate About the role Join Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) as a Finance Officer and play a key role in delivering high-level financial administrative services that support sound financial management across the district.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are valued. The key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide education on cash receipting and banking processes across the LHD.
• Monitor, review, and process sundry debtor transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare, process, and upload journals accurately, including distribution and reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist with revenue accounting projects and mentor non-finance staff on systems and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for financial systems and processes. Flexible working arrangements such as variable hours are available to support a work-life balance. Helping you move to Western NSW The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website . To apply for this role:
• Click ‘Apply’
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Brock Gannon, Manager Financial Accounting on (02) 6369 8150 or at [email protected] for more information. Additional information for applicants:
• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26 . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government
• Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD