Finance Policy Officer

Australian Digital Health Agency; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Digital Health Agency is seeking a Finance Policy Officer to develop and maintain financial policies, provide policy advice, and deliver financial management training to build organisational capability.

The role contributes to strong financial stewardship, compliance with legislation, and ongoing improvement of the Agency's financial governance while supporting the Net Zero Strategy and broad stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Lead the review and maintenance of the Agency's financial policy framework.
• Provide high-quality financial policy advice to stakeholders with sound judgement.
• Develop and deliver financial management training to build capability.
• Support implementation of the Net Zero Strategy and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, development and maintenance of the Agency's financial policy framework.
• Provide high-quality financial policy advice to stakeholders and resolve complex issues.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance on financial management.
• Support the Net Zero Strategy implementation and ongoing improvement of financial governance.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrate research, problem-solving and communication skills in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Financial policy

Regulatory compliance

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Job description

The Australian Digital Health Agency leads the national effort to digitally enable Australia’s health system. We support the delivery of person-centred, connected healthcare through the development and adoption of digital health services and systems. Our work includes managing My Health Record, Electronic prescriptions, and the 1800MEDICARE app, ensuring a healthier future for all Australians through connected healthcare.

About the Role

The Finance Policy Officer plays a key role in supporting the Australian Digital Health Agency's financial governance framework by developing and maintaining financial policies, providing high-quality financial policy advice, delivering financial management training, and supporting the implementation of the Agency's Net Zero Strategy. The position contributes to strong financial stewardship, compliance with legislative requirements, and continuous improvement across the Agency's financial management practices.

Skills and Experience

• Lead the review, development and maintenance of the Agency's financial policy framework, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and supporting effective financial governance.
• Provide high-quality financial policy advice to stakeholders, applying sound judgement, analytical skills and a strong understanding of financial management principles to resolve complex issues.
• Develop and deliver financial management training, guidance and education programs to build organisational capability and improve understanding of financial obligations across the Agency.
• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Agency's Net Zero Strategy, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and managing associated risks.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively influencing outcomes, managing competing priorities and facilitating collaboration to achieve strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate strong research, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, manage complex policy matters and deliver quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

For all queries relating to the responsibilities of the position, please contact Chris Eldridge at [e-mail]

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Closing date

Monday, 5th of October 2026, 11:30pm (AEDT)