Finance Manager
Lead Financial Strategy for Tamworth Hospital & Make a Local Impact
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ589455
Location: Tamworth, Onsite
Closing Date: Sunday the 27th of July
Interviews will be held the week of the 28th of July
We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join the leadership team at Tamworth Hospital, working closely with the Senior Finance Manager and local executives to drive high-impact financial and business initiatives. This is your opportunity to bring your technical finance skills and leadership experience to a role that directly supports healthcare outcomes in one of regional NSW’s most vibrant communities.
About the Role
In this critical leadership role, you’ll have a 50/50 focus across technical finance delivery and strategic business partnering. You'll work closely with executive leaders, frontline managers, and clinicians to support financial decision-making that directly impacts patient care.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to support strong business performance across Tamworth Hospital
- Partnering with service managers and executives to provide actionable insights and implement effective cost control strategies
- Leading budget and forecasting processes aligned with local and strategic health priorities
- Identifying opportunities for savings and efficiencies through FTE management, procurement practices, and improved business systems
- Providing expert advice on funding requests and business case assessments
- Contributing to a high-performing finance team culture based on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
- Make a genuine impact in public healthcare
- Be part of a values-led, supportive team
- Enjoy the flexibility of working across two dynamic hospital environments
- Access to ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family member
About You
You’re a well-rounded finance leader who enjoys balancing the technical with the relational. You bring solid accounting and reporting skills along with the confidence to work independently, present to executives, and influence decision-making across all levels of the organisation.
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- Strong financial management and analysis capabilities
- Experience leading or mentoring a small team, or the drive to take that next step
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
- A proactive, improvement-focused mindset
- A genuine interest in healthcare and contributing to your local community
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
For role related queries or questions contact Yvonne Patricks on Yvonne.Patricks@health.nsw.gov.au
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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