Senior Finance Officer/Team Leader - Hospital Financial Services
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SalaryA$103k – A$117k
LocationThe Canberra Hospital, Garran
Work modeon-site
Typetemporary
SeniorityLead
DepartmentRevenue and Hospital Financial Services
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Passion for leading a team, supporting growth and development of people
Provide high-level financial leadership, coordination, and operational oversight across a broad range of finance functions
Lead day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and service delivery standards are maintained
Oversee accurate and timely processing of financial transactions
Lead resolution of complex financial enquiries, payment issues and account discrepancies
Review and authorize financial transactions and documentation within delegated authority
Analyze, interpret and report on financial and administrative data, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
Support internal and external audits through maintenance of accurate financial records, preparation of documentation, and implementation of recommendations
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance development to team members
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture
Responsible for workforce planning, workload allocation and monitoring team priorities
Identify risks and implement strategies to achieve operational objectives and key performance indicators
Strong people leader with excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills
Proficient in financial management systems
Experience in finance, accounts, or a transaction processing environment
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
Benefits
Competitive pay
Salary packaging
Flexible working
Employee assistance program
Onsite physiotherapists
Onsite cafes cafeteria pharmacy gift shop
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 71206, 51323, 24077)
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Revenue and Hospital Financial Services
Closing Date: 13th November 2026
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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Access to Employee Assistance Program.
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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About the Role:
Do you have a passion for leading a team, supporting the growth and development of your people, and providing financial advice within a large tertiary hospital? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
As the Senior Finance Officer/Team Leader, you will provide high-level financial leadership, coordination, and operational oversight across a broad range of finance functions. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and service delivery standards are maintained. The role is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, leading the resolution of complex financial enquiries, payment issues and account discrepancies, and reviewing and authorising financial transactions and documentation within delegated authority. You will also analyse, interpret and report on financial and administrative data, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, while supporting internal and external audits through the maintenance of accurate financial records, preparation of documentation, and implementation of recommendations to strengthen financial governance and compliance.
As Team Leader, you will provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance development to team members, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture. You will be responsible for workforce planning, workload allocation and monitoring team priorities, while identifying risks and implementing strategies to achieve operational objectives and key performance indicators.
Requirements
We are seeking a strong people leader with excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills. You will possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. With a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills, you will be proficient in financial management systems and bring experience in finance, accounts, or a transaction processing environment. Most importantly, you will be committed to supporting your team, delivering quality outcomes, and driving continuous improvement.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
About the company
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Annie Huang at (02) 6207 6590 or at [email protected].