Director, Finance And Operations

Healthy North Coast operates as one of 31 local, independent Primary Health Networks (PHNs) funded by the Australian Government to streamline primary health services and improve community health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations.  We deliver the PHN Program across the stunning north coast region from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Githabul, Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.

We are a values-driven organisation with motivated and passionate employees, all who contribute to our culture of success.  Our people are our biggest asset and are provided with attractive remuneration packages (including salary packaging benefits), flexible work arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, fantastic leave options and a commitment to ongoing learning & development.

“HNC is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. We recognise the knowledge, insights, and capabilities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Their strength, resilience and cultural competence are highly valued. HNC is committed to culturally safe recruitment practices”.

The Director – Finance and Operations is an executive leader within Healthy North Coast and provides strategic and operational leadership of the organisations finances, assets and Operations.  The Director is the Chief Financial Officer for Healthy North Coast and also responsible for the organisation’s operations including facilities management, administration and work, health and safety. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant post graduate accountant qualification with current CPA/CA membership and 10 years senior management experience
• Extensive expertise in financial reporting; ensuring an organisation’s compliance with accounting and governance standards
• Demonstrated accountability of directing the development of effective systems; ensuring organisational resources are managed efficiently and with probity and ensuring regulatory frameworks are applied consistently
• Highly developed communication skills to convey complex information in a manner that is easily understood and tailored to a range of audiences
• Proven success in building, developing and maintaining strong strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, developing and implementing innovative projects and programs that are both responsive to local needs and enhance service and system integration
• Ability to champion organisational vision and strategy through the development and implementation of operational plans
• Strong leadership ability, including driving positive organisational culture, promoting innovation, leading change processes and supporting the development of team capabilities
• Experience with or knowledge of Not for Profit entities, primary health care and the current health reform agenda in Australia
• Knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Cultural Safety, and Continuous Improvement principles

For queries regarding this opportunity, including requests for a position description, please contact ****@hnc.org.au.  Please also contact us if we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application. 

To apply, send your current CV and a maximum two pages responding to the selection criteria to ****@hnc.org.au by 9am, Friday 15 March 2024.

A double vaccination status for Covid-19 is a condition of work with HNC and required to progress your employment application.