Executive Director, Finance and Business Services
6 days ago
Job no: 912544
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Executive
- Strategic executive leadership role shaping financial sustainability and business services for South Australia's largest health network
- Lead a $3.4 billion portfolio with direct oversight of a $2.6 billion core budget and a multidisciplinary team of 100 FTE
- Drive integration, performance, and innovation to support excellence in clinical care and service delivery
THE OPPORTUNITY
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking an outstanding executive leader to take on the role of Executive Director, Finance and Business Services. As South Australia's largest health network, CALHN delivers world-class care through excellence in clinical practice, research, and innovation. With more than 17,000 employees, CALHN's mission is guided by its values of being People First, Future Focused, Ideas Driven, and Community Minded — values that underpin its commitment to providing exceptional, safe, and connected healthcare for patients and communities.
Based in Adelaide, this role offers the benefits of living in a vibrant and affordable city known for its cultural festivals, thriving dining and wine scene, and easy access to stunning beaches, picturesque hills, and internationally acclaimed wine regions. Adelaide's short commutes, quality education options, and balanced lifestyle make it an attractive destination for senior professionals and their families.
THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director, Finance and Business Services provides bold strategic and operational leadership across CALHN's finance, performance, and business services portfolios. The role shapes the network's financial sustainability and strategic agility through oversight of a $3.4 billion portfolio, ensuring resources are optimised to deliver maximum impact for patients, staff, and the community.
Key accountabilities include leading financial governance and strategic resource allocation, embedding a culture of performance accountability, driving system integration between business services and clinical programs, and ensuring CALHN remains adaptive and future-focused. The role spans financial management, business services, performance reporting, procurement, contract management, business development, operational support, and enterprise improvement.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
- Proven success in leading strategic financial management within large and complex organisations, preferably in the public or health sector;
- The ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders; deep knowledge of financial governance and compliance; and
- A track record in leading high-performing teams and delivering business transformation.
Apply directly to HardyGroup
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 14 September 2025.
The reference number to include in your application is H25_5241
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:
Ms Sarah Buckler PSM
Principal Consultant
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Advertised: 18 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Sep :55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time
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