Drive reform, improve outcomes and contribute to healthier futures for WA’s kids and their families.
Lead a capable and committed financial team.
Vacancy Reference No. 676572This is a Permanent Full Time position.Position Profile:We are seeking a contemporary leader to join the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) as Director, Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic and operational management of financial services across CAHS, one of WA’s most vital health services, in alignment with CAHS’s strategic priorities and State Government policies.As the Director, Finance, you will provide strategic leadership, and work in close partnership with CAHS Directorates and the Department of Health, to drive and enable CAHS financial sustainability and performance. You will apply proven operational leadership skills to balance data-driven decision-making and governance requirements with supporting the organisation to meet evolving service needs.You will lead a capable and committed team and have oversight of accounting policy, legislative compliance, budgeting and reporting cycles, and major reform initiatives. In addition, you will play a key role in month-end close, and preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring integrity across the general ledger and reporting systems.Your ability to engage with corporate services, clinical, and executive teams across CAHS to solve complex problems across business and financial domains will be key to success in this role.Key Responsibilities
Manage the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports, including oversight of both cash and accrual ledgers.
Maintain oversight of capital project accounting and private patient revenue.
Build and sustain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including the Department of Health, Office of Auditor General, Health Support Services, and other Health Service Providers.
Contribute to the statewide budget process and broader health system funding discussions.
Lead engagement with external and internal audit bodies, and support the development of financial policies and procedures.
Champion a high-performance culture through staff development, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of professional excellence and collaboration across CAHS's multidisciplinary teams.
If you are a hands-on, forward-thinking leader, with sound accounting experience from a similarly large and complex organisation, we encourage you to apply.How to ApplyWe welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your written application should contain the following:
A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Michael Hutchings, Executive Director Finance & Corporate Services on 08 6456 5260 or with any specific questions related to this role.Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.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.About CAHS:The CAHS is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please clickCAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
