Assistant Accountant - Financial

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ674296

Location: Newcastle

Applications Close: 28 July 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Bring your strength and skills to our dynamic team of professionals in a culture and environment that welcomes innovation and critical thinking. We are looking for a finance professional to take up this opportunity in the Corporate Office.

The role contributes to a team that works closely with Operations to provide advice, implement strategic change and partners with Health Agencies. If you’re looking for a role where your accounting acumen can make a meaningful impact in the public health sector - while growing your career in a supportive and values-based environment - this is your opportunity to join a collaborative team that values integrity, service, and excellence.

NSW Health Pathology is at the forefront of delivering critical healthcare support services across the state, and our finance professionals underpin this mission by ensuring effective financial governance and reporting.

We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 150 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

What you'll be doing

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Corporate Finance team using technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills to maintain compliance with NSW Ministry of Health policies and Australian Accounting Standards. This role is part of the Financial Accounting team and will support the needs in accordance with the team structure.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards qualifications in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline and/or demonstrated work experience

Demonstrated recent experience in the delivery of financial accounting and reporting services such as; preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, sub-ledge accounting and accounts reconciliations

Excellent interpersonal skills including proven ability to communicate clearly, facilitate and express ideas clearly and coherently, and support the business to achieve required outcomes

Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret information from different sources to proactively identify issues and formulate strategies to address them

Demonstrated skills in creating, maintaining and publishing documents, utilising the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel and Access

Demonstrated understanding of general accounting practices, ability to interpret and apply general accounting policies and Australian Accounting Standards

Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines, organise and prioritise high-volume workloads

Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.

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3) For role related queries or questions contact Tina Piermarini on Tina.Piermarini@health.nsw.gov.au

To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!