Director, Finance - Sydney Local Health District

Director, Finance 

Executive Band 1 

Sydney Local Health District 

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a dynamic Director, Finance to join our leadership team.  If you are a contemporary leader with significant experience within large, complex organisations which have a strong customer service focus – apply now. 

Role Outline 

The Director, Finance provides expert advice and executive leadership in relation to the financial functions of the organization to enable the achievement of the Local Health District’s (LHD’s) key priorities and performance targets and is responsible for planning and reporting on the use of financial resources, monitoring and management reporting of the LHD’s budget performance to the LHD Executive, Governing Board and the Ministry of Health.   

The Director is responsible for ownership and submission of statutory and professional reporting requirements of the LHD including addressing audit matters and ensuring appropriate financial management controls and practices consistent with Ministry of Health and LHD financial management policies and directions. 

Applying for this Role 

You are required to submit a one page covering letter, including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below: 

1. Describe your executive management experience and major achievements in leading the delivery of financial services in a large and complex service environment.
2. Give an example of where you have forged stakeholder relationships, implemented financial policies and effective financial control mechanisms, which have been critical to the successful delivery of services on budget. 

Essential Requirements 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in accountancy, economics, commerce, finance or a related discipline and professional standing for current membership or eligibility for membership of a recognised Australian accounting body. 
• Extensive experience in budget management, financial management and development and implementation of financial management policy, systems, controls and reporting arrangements at a senior level in the health system. 
• Extensive experience in preparing and evaluating complex submissions, developing and negotiating pricing and funding models, and providing high level strategic advice on budgeting, pricing and economic appraisals at executive level.

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Health Service senior executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $252,839 to $276,942 per annum (SOORT 2023), with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.  

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion  
At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. 

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.  

The Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.  

NOTES: 

• The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.  

• Applicants must respond to the two targeted questions and submit an up to date resume. For further guidance, refer to Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service. 

• Applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in the capabilities outlined in the Role Description. These will be assessed through the recruitment process to determine their suitability for appointment. For further information, refer to the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework. 

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Applications close: Wednesday 17 April 2024 (11.59pm)