Clinical Finance and Performance Business Partner

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ603703

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: 23 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Are you passionate about driving financial sustainability in healthcare and shaping the future of clinical services? We are seeking a Finance and Performance Business Partner to join our Clinical Operations Directorate. This is not a standard finance role — it requires deep experience within clinical operations, ideally in critical care or acute service environments, where financial decisions directly impact patient outcomes.

In this pivotal role, you will partner with Stream Directors and senior clinicians to provide strategic financial insights, optimise resource allocation, and ensure service delivery is both efficient and aligned with NSW Health funding models. Your expertise in navigating the complexities of healthcare operations, coupled with strong commercial and strategic acumen, will enable you to influence decisions that support world-class patient care.

If you have a strong background in finance within clinical or hospital operations and thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments such as critical care, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll be doing

The Finance and Performance Business Partner plays a pivotal role in integrating financial and business acumen within the Clinical Operations Directorate to support and enhance the delivery of clinical services.

• The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive financial and strategic advice to the Clinical Streams and Site Leadership, ensuring effective and efficient operation aligned with the strategic objectives of the Network. This involves a range of responsibilities, including the development of performance and activity reports, advising on financial and FTE performance, and managing detailed budgeting processes within the NSW Health funding framework.
• The role is accountable for ensuring that clinical services are delivered in a financially sustainable manner, through the development and management of budgets, service agreements, and performance monitoring systems. The Finance and Performance Business Partner will also provide expert advice on asset and equipment requirements, risk management strategies, and undertake specific projects related to stream related activities. Additionally, the role involves close collaboration with various internal stakeholders, including Finance Managers, Stream Directors, Corporate Finance and the Performance Unit, to optimise financial performance and support the strategic and operational goals of the clinical streams.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification within finance discipline with current membership to Australian accounting body and/or demonstrated experience in managing financial operations of a complex Health Service (or similar body).
• Demonstrated understanding of the health data systems in NSW particularly those relate to case mix funding, costing and patient care and the ability to analyse data to aid decision making.
• Demonstrated ability in financial management, including the development and management of budgets, variance analysis, and strategic financial planning within a healthcare or similarly complex context.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively collaborating with various internal stakeholders to optimise financial performance and support strategic goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate effectively across different departments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic and business plans, business cases, and deliver programs in line with performance agreements including improvement projects (cost reduction, revenue optimisation and/or productivity/efficiency improvements).
• Demonstrated experience applying a sound understanding of the business of Health Services in providing expert advice to support the achievement of clinical service delivery KPIs within available funding.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities (where applicable)

Need more information?

1)Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

3) Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

4) Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Julia Moore on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
• Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies

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