Finance Assistant

Job Description

Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Resource Management Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Enable CAHS to achieve strategic financial outcomes through providing timely and accurate support and assistance on a range of financial, business and administrative activities. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Position Profile: We are seeking suitably experienced and enthusiastic persons to join our Resource Management team as a Finance Officer. The successful candidate will provide vital administrative support and assistance in the development, implementation, delivery, and maintenance of financial and business policies and systems. Key Responsibilities Include: Delivering comprehensive and confidential administrative assistance to the Director of Resource Management and other members of the Resource Management team. Supporting the oversight of all financial and business operations while providing administrative aid to the Finance team. Contributing to the continuous enhancement and upkeep of financial information systems, including general ledger systems. Aiding in the compilation of financial reports, statements, and presentations. Facilitates purchasing activities and processes, ensuring the prompt processing of invoices and purchase orders. If you have previous experience in finance or administrative support roles, strong attention to detail and organization skills, excellent communication skills and have the ability to work confidentially and effectively within a team, we encourage you to apply. Previous relevant experience in a health care environment is desirable. About CAHS: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here . We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: A statement addressing all essential selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 2 pages maximum . A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience. The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Janet Yap – Director Resource Management on (08) 6456 5336 or by email at with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Pool process: Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28/02/2026. CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities , CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect , Excellence and Accountability . During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. For Assistance: including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: . Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr