The Team:
The Costing Accounting team forms part of the statewide Finance and Business Support function and
- Provides services and advice to business areas throughout the Department of Health working with both operational and non-operational areas to drive the efficient and effective use of resources across the Agency;
- Has a primary focus on financial modelling and project work providing advice on business cases, contracts and agreements, including negotiations in relation to Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, compensable services and the National Health Reform Agreement;
- Provides analysis of financial issues to support the Executive in making informed decisions; and
- Is a fast paced environment with highly varied tasks and minimal repetition.
The Role:
The Principal Cost Analyst provides specialist consultative advice to the Manager - Cost Accounting by:
- Undertaking cost accounting analysis to support the Agency in identifying cost saving opportunities to support financial sustainability; and
- Streamlining and standardising business, financial, accounting and operating processes to support a best practice environment.
You will need:
Knowledge of Government accounting/budgeting requirements as demonstrated by a degree in Accounting or Commerce, other relevant tertiary qualifications with emphasis on financial accounting and management, or training and relevant work experience deemed equivalent by the selection panel.
Demonstrated professional experience in financial, management and cost accounting including knowledge of the following:
- Activity based costing/activity based management
- Accrual based output budgeting in a complex organisation
- Management reporting, strategic analysis and key performance reporting
- Budgeting and forecast modelling
- Cost management and attribution modelling
- Australian accounting standards
Demonstrated understanding of business planning, strategic cost management and financial risk management, and the ability to provide effective advice on these and other financial matters to senior management.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing September 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $128,102 to $134,832 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, together with membership of, or eligible for membership of, either CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) or equivalent experience.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Casey Gretton
Manager - Cost Accounting
(03) 6166 3816
casey.gretton@health.tas.gov.au
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