Director Finance Operations

Overview

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

Position Profile: The Director Finance Operations is responsible for building and managing the relationships between the WACHS Executive Directors/Program and Project Leads and finance team members. This position ensures the consistent application of financial policies, financial reporting practices and overall service delivery across the WACHS organisation. The Director Finance Operations is responsible for driving WACHS’ strategic objectives and for strengthening the rural and remote health districts. This position will promote and drive continuous improvement in service delivery and ultimately WACHS’ financial performance.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits

- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
- As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private healthcare funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

Job Details

Position Title: Director Finance Operations

Agency: WA Country Health Service

Location: Perth

Unit/Division: WACHS - Central Office

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No.: 00618251

Closing Date: 2025-09-30 4:00 PM

Contacts

For Further Job Related Information: Matthew Bartlett on 0419 980705.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.

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