Assistant Accountant

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 12 November 2027

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration: 91326 - 100377 based on qualification and relevant experience. full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ686091

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 29 August 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Sadiq Pawaskar on sadiq.pawaskar@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What You'll Be Doing

This position resides within the finance department. The department provides financial support to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (Randwick and Westmead) and produces financial reports in accordance with legislative &Ministry of Health requirements. Whilst the department is located at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, you may be required to work at the Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick on the occasion.

The position is broad ranging from preparing &posting journals, completing reconciliations, fielding financial enquiries from departments, maintaining financial schedules to monthly financial reporting and analysis, budget management, taxation compliance and administrating restricted financial assets &private practice trust funds.

Whilst training will be provided, the successful applicant must have accounting experience and be able to display they are a quick learner.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience Responses to the questions below:A degree in Accounting or nearing completion and/or recent accounting industry experience.Experience in a major accounting system with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.Proven experience in reconciliations and analytical skills.Effectively managing time and competing priorities to meet deadlines.Able to work independently and adapt to new challenges.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner, including ability to train staff in financial matters and systems.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information?

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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