Director Finance and Performance
Director Finance and Performance
Executive Band 1
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
- An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic executive leader to join the Murrumbidgee Local Health District in our work to enhance services in the Riverina Murray region of NSW.
- Are you interested in making a difference while living in a beautiful regional location close to Canberra and snow and water sports?
- If you are a skilled executive operating at a strategic level, proven in driving growth and affecting change – apply now
Role Outline
The Director Finance and Performance provides expert advice and executive leadership in relation to financial, commercial and performance functions of the organization to enable the achievement of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District’s (LHD’s) key priorities and performance targets. In addition to leading the development of financial management capability across the District, the Director of Finance and Performance is responsible for reporting on the use of financial, resources, monitoring and management reporting of the LHD’s budget and performance results to the LHD Executive, Governing Board and the Ministry of Health.
The Director Finance and Performance is a critical business partner for MLHD’s executive team, ensuring that both the needs of the organisation and good governance are met. This includes high quality financial and performance improvement planning, as well as ownership and submission of statutory and professional reporting requirements, including addressing audit matters and ensuring appropriate financial management controls and practices consistent with Ministry of Health requirements. The role provides significant input to the development and oversight of strategic business plans, efficiency improvement strategies, activity based management, service improvement and innovation, business strategies and relationship management.
For further information, download the role description.
Applying for this Role
You are required to submit a one page covering letter, including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below:
- How does your experience as a senior financial manager translate into leading the executive leadership team to deliver the financial and commercial functions for the organisation?
- Provide an example where you led the strategic implementation of performance improvements in productivity/efficiency in a large and complex organisation?
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in accountancy, economics, commerce, finance or a related discipline and professional standing for current membership or eligibility for membership of a recognised Australian accounting body
- Extensive experience in budget management, financial management and development and implementation of financial management policy, systems, controls and reporting arrangements at a senior level
- Deep understanding in developing activity based costing and in applying this information to financial reporting, variance analysis and measures of efficiency
This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Health Service senior executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $223,327 to $ 246,381 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Please contact Jill Ludford, Chief Executive on 0429 366 961 or via email Jill.Ludford@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion, should you have any additional questions about the role.
Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal (search by job reference number REQ128256).
NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
NOTES:
- The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.
- Applicants must respond to the two targeted questions and submit an up to date resume. For further guidance, refer to Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
- Applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in the capabilities outlined in the Role Description. These will be assessed through the recruitment process to determine their suitability for appointment. For further information, refer to the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.
- To be eligible for employment, you must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen;
- A permanent resident of Australia;
- A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport; or
- A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
- You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia; and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.
- Relevant standard screening checks will be undertaken following interviews e.g. National Police Check, Service Checks, Proof of ID etc.
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Applications close: 22 September 2019
