Senior Accountant

About Us

Children’s Hospital Foundation funds cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on the ground support for kids with all illnesses, injuries and conditions, throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. We identify and action gaps in funding and support right across the kids’ health landscape – the places left lacking but no less deserving.

Be the difference

Are you ready to be part of something special? It is an exciting time to join the Children’s Hospital Foundation as we embark on a period of transformation to achieve our ambitious five-year strategy. We aren’t just evolving; we are revolutionising how we make a difference to sick kids across Queensland.

We value who you are, not just your skillset. We are looking for people who purposeful, wholehearted, collaborative, curious and courageous. People who are prepared to lead from where they stand and who are excited to build it with us. 

We are shaking things up and transforming how we operate, how we raise funds and how we deliver the greatest impact for sick and injured children and young people across Queensland.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want to meet you!

The role

The Senior Accountant enables and supports core business functions by providing efficient and effective financial and management accounting services in an accurate, timely and relevant manner.

The role is primarily responsible for financial accounting and compliance, audit coordination, month-end processing and reporting, payroll oversight, statutory reporting, financial controls, finance process improvement, data quality and reporting support, staff supervision and mentoring, and finance business partnering. This includes providing timely financial information and advice, assisting managers to understand financial performance, supporting budget monitoring, and explaining variances and financial impacts.

This is a full time permanent position, based at our Foundation office in South Brisbane.

Who are you?

• You are an experienced finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence across financial and management accounting.
• You are highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing reporting cycles, compliance requirements, payroll oversight and competing deadlines.
• You build trusted relationships with stakeholders and can translate financial information into clear and practical advice.
• You bring a collaborative leadership style and enjoy mentoring, supporting and developing others within a small team environment.
• You are proactive, values-aligned and motivated to improve processes, strengthen reporting and contribute to work that supports children and young people.

Key criteria

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline, with CPA or CA membership.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance role, with strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience across month-end reporting, reconciliations, statutory reporting, audit coordination, payroll oversight and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting, payroll and reporting systems such as Xero, PaysOnline, Power BI or similar.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop staff, partner with stakeholders, manage competing priorities and communicate financial information clearly.

What is our difference?

When you join the team, you’re not just doing another ‘job’. You are playing your part, bringing about real change, creating the difference every kid deserves. Our team is passionate, inclusive, fun and caring. You will also be able to access a range of benefits and programs to help you be the best version of you, including:

• Flexible and hybrid approach to work arrangements
• Attractive salary packaging options – up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Additional annual leave - Three days for you to use how you like
• Corporate healthcare plan – providing discounted health insurance for you and your family
• Paid parental leave and return to work allowance, in addition to the paid parental leave from the Government
• Professional development fund – we believe in investing in your future
• Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Professional supervision with a psychologist
• Annual wellness initiatives
• Modern, open plan office in Southbank

How to apply

Select apply for this job, complete the application form and upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability.

For a copy of the position description please click here and to learn more about the Children's Hospital Foundation please go to our website https://childrens.org.au/

Applications close COB Monday 21 September 2026, however, they will be reviewed during this time.

Please Note:

• If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
• We welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people living with a disability, the LGBTQI community, people with neurological differences, mature age workers, as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce.
• To be eligible for permanent employment within the Children’s Hospital Foundation you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
• The Children’s Hospital Foundation is committed to child safety. The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 requires that people who work with children in certain categories of employment undergo the ‘working with children’ check. All Foundation employees must be eligible for a Blue Suitability Card, issued by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The issue and maintenance of a positive suitability notice is a requirement for continued employment at the Foundation.
• The Children’s Hospital Foundation is a child safe entity under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Child Safe Standards, the Universal Principle and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.