Management and Reporting Accountant

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is one of Victoria’s premier regional private hospitals providing an extensive range of health care services.

With 256 beds, our dedicated team of medical specialists and experienced caregivers deliver compassionate care in a welcoming modern facility.

Our services include maternity, cardiology, oncology, day surgery, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and emergency care.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Management and Reporting Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial performance of both St John of God Ballarat and St John of God Warrnambool Hospitals. Based at St John of God Ballarat Hospital, you will work closely with the leadership team to deliver accurate, timely and insightful management accounting services that support informed decision-making and contribute to the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of performance reporting, forecasting, budgeting and trend analysis, ensuring managers have access to meaningful financial information and KPI insights. As a key liaison with Group Shared Services, you will foster strong working relationships to ensure high-quality financial support and service delivery across the Division.

We are seeking a proactive, pragmatic and resourceful professional who can work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and identify practical solutions to business challenges. You will be comfortable taking initiative, managing competing priorities, and adapting to changing circumstances within a dynamic healthcare environment.

The role is offered on a 12-month, fixed-term, part-time basis, working 30.4 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

Working closely with Divisional Management and Senior Leadership teams, this role supports the Finance Director in delivering the following key responsibilities:

• Analyse key financial and operational metrics, providing meaningful insights to support business performance.
• Develop forecasts, financial models, and projections to support planning and informed decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver accurate weekly and monthly management reports, KPI analysis, and performance reporting.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders across the hospital to understand business drivers and support strategic objectives.
• Contribute to budgeting, business planning, month-end processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build financial capability across the organisation through stakeholder support, training, and collaboration with Shared Services.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will hold tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline and possess a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles, including month-end reporting processes. You will be highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, develop meaningful performance insights, and support fact-based decision-making across the organisation.

You are an effective communicator and relationship builder, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels and presenting financial information in a clear and influential manner. With strong technical skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel, Oracle, and PowerPoint, you will bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and positive change. Experience in the healthcare sector and progress towards a CA or CPA qualification will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

We can offer you

• Salary: $107,200 to $119,100 per annum (pro-rata), plus 12% superannuation
• 12-month, fixed-term, part-time position, working 30.4 hours a week.
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation     
    

For enquiries, contact Petra Walker, Director, Finance, on (03) 5320 2419

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.