Accountant: Department of Rural Health

• Based in Allied Health and Human Performance Unit at the City East, Whyalla or Mount Gambier campus  
• Full-time fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026  
• Salary: $91,033 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) 

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of the Department of Rural Health, you will be responsible for managing a range of finance activities and providing expert advice for UniSA’s Department of Rural Health, including overseeing day-to-day finance operations, ensuring compliance with financial policies, supporting grant management and reporting, assisting with audits, and engaging in finance improvement projects.

The Path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

About the Academic Unit 

The UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance Academic Unit offers a wide range of degrees and conducts research in the fields of physiotherapy, OT, podiatry, medical radiation sciences, sonography, speech pathology, exercise and nutrition, health science, public health, exercise and sport science and human movement. The UniSA Department of Rural Health (DRH) is funded through the Australian Government. The DRH aims to improve the recruitment and retention of medical, dental, nursing and allied health professionals in rural and remote Australia. 

Essential Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate qualifications in a finance related discipline with relevant accounting experience
• Experience forecasting, budgeting and financial planning within a complex environment
• Knowledge of accounting standards, structures, principles, financial analysis techniques, and budgeting processes.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively
• High level written and verbal communication and ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Culture  

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career! 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Kate Kitanovski, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ***********@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7088. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 23 April 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on ***********@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.