Senior Director, Financial Management

HFMA Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Physiotherapists

Onsite cafes & staff facilities

Gift shop & pharmacy on site

Job summary

Canberra Health Services seeks a Senior Director, Financial Management to lead a large finance team and provide strategic direction across budgeting, planning, forecasting and performance reporting. The role supports executive decision-making, strengthens financial governance, and drives sustainable financial outcomes for healthcare delivery in the Canberra community.

The successful candidate will oversee cost modelling, business partnering, and financial analysis, collaborating with clinical,

Qualifications

• Leadership of finance teams
• Expertise in budgeting, planning and forecasting
• Performance reporting and financial analysis
• Cost modelling and business partnering
• Financial governance and risk management
• Continuous improvement of financial processes

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, planning, forecasting and reporting for Canberra Health Services
• Provide strategic direction and build a high‑performing finance team
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise leadership
• Drive improvements in financial management practices and systems

Job description

Senior Officer Grade A $172,246 , Canberra (PN: 00916-02RSF)

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

What Can We Offer You

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About The Role

Can you lead financial performance in a complex healthcare environment, influence executive decision-making, and build a high-performing team that delivers real impact? If you're a strategic finance leader ready to shape the future of Canberra Health Services, we'd love to hear from you.

The Senior Director, Financial Management leads a large and diverse team of finance professionals, providing strategic direction, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving the delivery of high-quality financial management services across Canberra Health Services. This role oversees key financial functions including budgeting, planning, forecasting, performance reporting, financial analysis, cost modelling, and business partnering, ensuring leaders at all levels are supported with timely insights and advice to make informed decisions and achieve organisational objectives.

Working closely with executive leaders, clinical and operational stakeholders, and corporate partners, you will strengthen financial governance, enhance organisational performance, and drive continuous improvement across financial management practices and systems. The role is instrumental in identifying financial risks and opportunities, improving financial capability across the organisation, and delivering sustainable service and financial outcomes that support the delivery of high-quality healthcare to the Canberra community.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of eight months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical or similar vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Contact Officer: Mei Lin Lam [phone] [e-mail]