Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of our community?

We are looking for smart, motivated finance professionals to help us tackle the challenge of ensuring North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) continues to provide excellent health care to our community in a climate of rapidly escalating demand amidst cost constraints.

This vacancy is for multiple Permanent and Fixed Term appointments, from Full-Time (76 hrs per fortnight / 1.0FTE) to Part-Time (minimum 38 hours per fortnight / 0.5FTE). Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

There are currently the following vacancies:

• 1.0 FTE for a permanent contract in our Financial Services team
• 2.0 FTE for permanent contracts in our Business Partnering team
• 1.0 FTE for a 12-month fixed-term contract in our Business Partnering team.

It is anticipated that further vacancies in Business Partnering, Financial Services, and Strategy & Performance will arise in the near future. This recruitment process will be used to appoint into vacancies as they arise.

What is our Finance & Business Officer role?

NMHS is a $3.0 billion dollar organisation with a diverse workforce of almost 15,000 people. NMHS delivers health services from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Graylands Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus, and also provides over 30 statewide services across Western Australia. The work you do in the Finance team contributes to improving the care of patients at these hospitals and services.

In the NMHS Finance team you will have a sense of purpose and community. You will be joining a Finance team of more than 120 people that performs a wide range of functions including financial accounting and statutory reporting; revenue and accounts receivable; business partnering; budgeting and management accounting; performance monitoring and developing financial strategy.

The Finance & Business Officer is a senior team member within one of the 3 streams below, generally responsible for a portfolio of finance, accounting and business performance management tasks, and providing a source of subject matter expertise to Management and junior colleagues:

• Business Partnering team engages closely with our business areas, both clinical and non-clinical, as trusted advisors with financial expertise to facilitate the delivery of excellent health care, supporting options development and decision making on operational issues and projects.
• Financial Services team manages the core accounting, revenue and reporting functions to ensure the financial position is accurately reported to public and statutory stakeholders, and that NMHS is accurately paid for privately delivered services.
• Strategy and Performance team leads engagement with our key funders and external partners to lead annual government budgetary cycles and develops strategic financial advice to the Executive, identifying key issues, risks and mitigation strategies and driving continuous improvement in finance systems to support contemporary reporting.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Kher-Sing Tee on 08 6457 4290 or email [email protected] to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

NMHS provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch the video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

An example JDF is attached for reference, noting that key accountabilities will vary between roles in different streams. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role, which stream/s you are interested in (Business Partnering, Financial Services or Strategy and Performance) and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills in the areas of:Finance, accounting and business performance management in a large complex organisation
• Independent management of tasks, including organisation and team coordination skills.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.