Budget Manager

💼 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ615065

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until Feb 2027

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ615065

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications Close: Sunday, 16 November 2025

Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as position demands.

Budget Manager - Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah

Where you'll be working

The Finance team plays a vital role in supporting teams throughout the LHD by assisting with budget planning, managing financial performance, meeting statutory and ministerial reporting obligations, overseeing procurement, contract management, and handling patient revenue functions. Additionally, Finance collaborates closely with key stakeholders across the district to plan and optimise resource allocation and effective usage, aiming to deliver improved outcomes for the communities we serve.

The Role

Provide strong leadership and senior management of SESLHD budgeting process, overseeing the operation of the Budget team to ensure delivery of an integrated and effective service.

Benefits

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leave.

- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

Can you describe your experience and understanding of NSW Health's funding structures, financial governance, and budget planning processes?

Can you provide an example of when you successfully implemented a budget strategy that delivered measurable improvements?

Based on your understanding of the Budget Manager role, what do you see as a key challenge in this position, and how would you approach it to achieve a positive outcome?

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Rufei Yao on Fiona.Yao@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds,people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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