Director of Finance

💼 Lead strategic financial excellence across two major hospitals📊 Shape financial governance to drive strong organisational performance🤝 Partner with executives to influence high impact financial outcomesManage financial strategy, build strong partnerships and lead trusted performance frameworks across Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Manager Level 5Remuneration: $173,345 - $193,906 per annumHours Per Week: 40Location:  Blacktown & Mt Druitt HospitalsWhere you'll be workingBlacktown Hospital is part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), a progressive and diverse health service committed to delivering world-class care. As a senior leader you will shape financial direction in a dynamic and supportive environment committed to excellence.Located in the heart of Western Sydney, with easy access to transport and amenitiesYou'll join a workforce thatValues collaboration, inclusion and innovationDelivers care that improves health outcomes for priority communitiesSupports professional excellence through strong governance and accountabilityStrong focus on professional development and career progressionWhat You'll Be DoingAs the Director of Finance you will provide visible leadership across all financial functions, ensuring strong performance, robust governance and effective business partnering that supports safe, efficient and high-quality care.Provide expert financial leadership and guide managers to strengthen financial literacy and achieve performance targetsLead all financial operations including budgets, forecasts, revenue and cost data to support strategic decision makingBuild strong partnerships between finance, digital and corporate services to improve organisational outcomesDrive financial performance systems, remedial actions and compliance with NSW Health and WSLHD requirementsOversee Finance and Revenue functions, ensuring efficient client focused services and a culture of accountabilityReady to make your next career moveJoin a team that values your leadership and supports your growth. Apply now to build a rewarding career with NSW Health where you can create real change for our community.How To ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Selection CriteriaRelevant tertiary qualification within finance discipline and experience managing financial operations of a complex Health Service (or similar body) including understanding of the current challenges involved with health reform, operational and financial risks, Efficiency Improvement Plans and major cost drivers impacting on the Health Service's financial position and demonstrated success in financial and economic analysis. CPA or CA qualification is mandatory.Extensive experience managing full cycle of budgetary processes including budget setting, monitoring and reporting of the development and implementation of financial management policy.Demonstrated advanced analytical and problem-solving skills using variety of data systems such as financial, statistical, HR and management systems to pro-actively improve business processes.Prior experience and/or understanding in the use of case weighted and/or activity funding to improve business performanceDemonstrated experience leading and monitoring the education and coaching of stakeholders, including cost centre managers in the access, monitoring, analysis and usage of business, performance systems and data bases.Proven high level interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and concisely to staff at varied levels of the organisation to build engagement & understanding of fiscal responsibility within the hospital.Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a high performing, results driven team.Demonstrated extensive experience and proficiency in using financial computer systems such as Oracle as well as high level computer skills in PC based applications such as, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Requisition ID: REQ615859Applications Close: 11th December 2025Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.Need more information ?Find out more about applying for this position.Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Shane Widloecher at shane.widloecher@health.nsw.gov.au or 0418 450 836People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.