Executive Director System Financial Performance & Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Ministry of health
PSSE Band 2
Join our System Financial Performance branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
The Financial and Corporate Services Division plays a vital role in driving financial performance, compliance and reporting, corporate services, and data-informed decision-making across the public health system. As a key steward of sustainable resource allocation, the Division ensures funding is effectively managed to support patient care. With oversight of budgeting, expenditure, and financial reporting, the team works closely with health leaders and government to strengthen system performance and deliver real outcomes for the community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic executive to lead NSW Health’s system financial performance to support the delivery of high quality, safe, efficient and effective health care to the people of NSW
This role will be located in St Leonards
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Executive Director, System Financial Performance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer plays a lead role in establishing and maintaining the frameworks and processes for strategic financial management within the portfolio. The Branch provides expert financial management analysis and advice on reporting, budgeting, funding, revenue and costing services to comply with NSW Health, NSW Treasury, statutory requirements and to drive the financial performance of the NSW Health System.
This is an ongoing, full time, Band 2, Public Service Senior Executive (PSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $325,169 to $362,588 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
For further information, download the role description.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
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Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in accountancy, economics, commerce, finance or a related discipline and membership of a recognised Australian accounting body.
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Substantial and proven experience in financial management at a senior level.
Applying for this role
Please review the role description and submit an up-to-date resume (5 pages) and a brief cover letter explaining your interests and capabilities for the role (1-2 pages)
For role related queries or questions contact Windy Winston-Booth A/Executive Support Coordinator, Office of the Deputy Secretary and CFO on windy.winstonbooth@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ609338.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact the Health Executive Services team on MOH-HES@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025 (11.59pm)
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
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