Manager of Finance and Budget

Permanent Full time (up to 80 hours per fortnight with ADO) 

EBA:  Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification: HS7-HS8

Salary: Total TRP $140,000 to $160,000

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled, dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to lead and drive the finance team to meet the financial and strategic requirements of the health service.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services you will be responsible for the supervision and delivery of all financial functions of the health service. Other responsibilities will include the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely reporting, budgeting and forecasting, proactive risk management and compliance strategies, and to provide clear, concise and timely advice on new and emerging issues relating to health finance. In addition, you will be also have oversight of the health services Payroll Team, Supply Department and Front Reception.

You will bring:

• CPA or CA (or equivalent) qualification
• Extensive experience in a senior management role
• Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with colleagues, supervisors and other stakeholders
• Experience working in the public health sector or related industry is desirable
• Detailed knowledge of accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated financial acumen and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Strong project management, negotiation and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated strength in management and client relationships

What we can offer you?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging options ($9010) including meals and entertainment ($2650.00)
• Novated vehicle leasing
• Relocation Assistance
• Relocation consultant support (housing, partner employment, childcare/education, social groups etc)
• Financially supported post graduate studies
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Dynamic and empowering team environment
• Progressive educational and professional development opportunities
• Assistance to access scholarship programs
• Excellent employment conditions and staff and wellbeing supportive culture
• Free car parking

For further details and to view the selection criteria please see the position description.

Closing Date: Sunday 28 April 2024

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

About us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of:

WDHS - Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

Please take our virtual tour to see our great working environment Home (youtour.com.au) 

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you!  Learn more - Visit Hamilton

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster shots. 

WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.

 Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.