Finance Officer – Rural and Remote Health

About the role

The Finance Officer, Rural and Remote Health supports financial services across South Australia and the Northern Territory for a geographically dispersed team. Working closely with budget holders, the Central Finance Team and key stakeholders, you will help prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial reports to enable informed decision‑making.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Process purchase orders, invoicing, payments and reconciliations in line with policy.
• Provide guidance and support on financial systems and processes to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Rural and Remote Health, Central Finance and other partners to deliver coordinated, compliant financial outcomes.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented finance professional with strong organisational skills.
• Proven experience in financial administration, reporting and budgeting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building effective relationships.
• Experience interpreting financial policies within a large, complex environment.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• General ledger management
• Financial systems usage