Finance Policy Officer

Australian Digital Health Agency; Sydney; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Digital Health Agency in Sydney is seeking a Finance Policy Officer to develop and maintain financial policies and provide policy advice across the organisation.

You will deliver financial management training, support the Net Zero Strategy, and foster strong governance and compliance, working with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is a mandatory eligibility requirement.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain police clearance and Baseline security clearance, with capacity to attain higher clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• 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 and analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
• Develop and deliver financial management training, guidance and education programs to build organisational capability.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of the Net Zero Strategy, identifying opportunities for improvement and managing risks.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing outcomes and facilitating collaboration to achieve strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate strong research, problem-solving and communication skills to manage complex policy matters in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Financial policy

Policy development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Australian Digital Health Agency – Sydney NSW

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.

The key duties of the position include:

• 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.

Eligibility

Australian citizenship is a mandatory eligibility requirement. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain both a national police clearance and a Baseline security clearance, with the capacity to attain a higher-level clearance if required by the Agency.

Notes

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as refining recruitment materials, and transcribing and summarising recorded interviews, however all hiring decisions are made by people, with AI used ethically, responsibly, transparently and in accordance with privacy requirements.

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

Salary:$101,379 - $114,373 plus 15.4% superannuation

Getting to know the Australian Digital Health Agency

Tasked with improving health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital healthcare systems and the national digital health strategy, the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations on 1 July 2016.The Agency is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation and clinical quality and safety. Our focus is on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the healthcare professionals who look after them