Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

As a member of the Epworth Richmond Finance Team, this role works closely with both the local Finance Team and Corporate Finance. Being fully aware of all aspects of the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures, the Finance Business Partner is required to actively participate in the Hospital’s initiatives and projects, partnering with a multitude of departments, both clinical and non-clinical.

Expected to deliver and uphold the highest service levels of business support, financial stewardship and the identification/execution of cost and operational efficiencies to ensure continued success and growth of the hospital, this role requires a finance professional with excellent communication, initiative and collaboration skills, ensuring robust financial management, accurate budgeting, forecasting and the delivery of high-quality financial reports.

You will make an impact by

- Providing accurate and timely operational and financial insights to assist in decision-making
- Identifying profit improvement opportunities and assisting key stakeholders with evaluation & implementation
- Ensuring the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement across scope of responsibilities
- Developing and delivering financial education and providing continued support and enhancement of financial acumen for Department managers and staff as necessary
- Developing systems and processes to improve efficiency and provide intelligence for management and key business partners





Qualifications

Position Description Inherent Requirements

You will bring

- Bachelor Degree or Higher in Accounting/Business/Commerce
- Demonstrated experience working in an analytical role
- Demonstrated history of identifying and delivering operational improvements or rectifications using own analysis
- Financial modelling and data mining skills, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
- Solid knowledge of budget preparation and management
- Development, analysis and presentation of business cases to improve Divisional profitability and support CAPEX submissions
- Analysis of budget variances and strategies to implement remedial action
- Benchmarking skills and knowledge of best practice
- Analytical, with demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Goal-oriented, with strong personal drive and commitment to rigorous reporting structures
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Understanding change management principles & practice
- Pro‑active and creative
- Ability to work autonomously and independently, managing own priorities and deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain rapport and effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Displays initiative, motivation and self‑confidence
- Personal accountability for identified tasks and responsibilities
- Reliable and displays professional integrity
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.



It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

- Salary package up to $15,900 pre‑tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

EEO Statement

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature‑age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier‑free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child‑safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

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📌 Finance Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Epworth
📍 Melbourne