Deputy Director of Finance (Health Manager Level 6) - Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $197,473 - $215,676 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Local Health District Wide Services based at Stanmore
Requisition ID: REQ

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the top-performing local health districts in New South Wales. We are responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 residents living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. In addition, we care for over a million people who enter our District each day to work, study, or visit. Our healthcare services are delivered across hospitals, community settings, and directly in people’s homes, ensuring accessible, high-quality care for all.

About The Role

The Deputy Director of Finance (DDoF) is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Executive Director of Finance to facilitate the effective and efficient planning and reporting on the use of the District's financial resources, monitoring the budget performance and providing timely, regular reporting to key stakeholders on financial and budget performance. The DDoF provides day-to-day leadership of the Financial Accounting and Management Accounting teams, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of statutory and management reports. The role also supports the implementation of effective financial controls and practices in accordance with Ministry of Health and Local Health District financial management policies and requirements.

Ideal Candidate

- Holds a tertiary qualification in management in business, accounting, economics and/or related field and extensive experience that has allowed the applicant to obtain full membership of an Australian professional accounting body.




- Has extensive experience in leading diverse management accounting and financial accounting teams in a large and complex organisation, preferably within the public health system.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial budgeting, forecasting, activity-based funding, reporting and analysis, annual financial accounts and audit program.

Benefits and Perks

- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
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- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Free annual influenza vaccination
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership
- Free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals

For more information about other advantages, please visit SLHD Advantages

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.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Puneet Datta on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 4 August 2026

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📌 Deputy Director of Finance (Health Manager Level 6) - Sydney Local Health District (City of Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 City of Sydney