About the role

Mater is currently seeking an experienced qualified Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis, open to part time or full time.

Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) is part of the Mater Health ministry that forms part of Mater. For more than 75 years, Mater Private Hospital Townsville has supported the North Queensland community, providing medical excellence and specialist services, backed by a commitment to values-based care in the Mercy tradition. Offering 200 beds across our Pimlico and Hyde Park Campuses, we are leading tertiary medical facility.

Salary range: $61.20 - $65.56 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As the Accountant you will provide financial expertise through a range of specialist accounting advice and services to support Mater’s strategic and operational goals. With a focus on optimising Mater’s finance function, this includes activities such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and financial performance monitoring with emphasis on supporting other managers within the organisation in understanding and fulfilling their financial responsibilities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Qualified Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant 
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, e.g. month end result such as revenue, costs, margin and cash flow
• Demonstrated experience leading within an interdisciplinary environment and empowering staff through the application of values based and transparent management practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise projects and meet regular deadlines
• Well-developed data analysis skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close Wednesday 12th February 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Please click here to review the position description Accountant Position Description.docx

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.