This is
a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for five (5) years,
with the possibility of
extension(s).
Join the CAHS Executive Team and play a pivotal
role in shaping decisions on comprehensive health issues, making a
lasting impact on the health ecosystem for children and young
people.
VCID No.
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About
the Position
The Chief Finance
Officer provides strategic leadership for the delivery of
Corporate Services, including end to end financial management of
the health service.
The role has oversight with
respect to financing, budgeting, forecasting, cost benefit analysis
and business performance.
As a member of the health service
executive, the role works collaboratively to meet operational,
financial and workforce requirements, supporting the achievement of
organisational objectives and performance targets.
The position
also plays a key role in whole of health decision making as part of
the Child and Adolescent Health Service Executive.
The ideal candidate will
demonstrate strong collaboration within an executive leadership
team, a proactive approach to risk management, and the capability
to deliver on both strategic objectives and operational goals.
You
will also have the required skills to successfully operate within
an Activity Based Funding/Management environment.
In addition to the Role
Specific Requirements listed on the attached Job Description,
candidates will need to possess skills and experience across the
following areas:
Strategic Leadership and
Accountability
Communication,
Consultation and Engagement
Position
Specific skills relevant to the delivery of Health Services and
Operational Responsibilities
A
commitment to Governance, Integrity, and Safety and
Quality.
For further information
about the advantages of working for CAHS and our services
please click
here.
How
to Apply
We welcome your application
via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page.
Your
ability to meet all the role specific requirements will be assessed
through the course of the recruitment process.
For your written
application please provide the following:
A statement (in
no more than 3 pages) addressing the following role
specific requirements only: (detailed information is also
included in the attached JDF (Job Description
Form).
Senior
level executive experience in leading organisational strategy
on relevant clinical and workforce matters, clinical governance
and service innovation.
Current
knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity,
Disability Services and Work Health and Safety, and how these
impact on employment, service delivery and the ability to
incorporate inclusive practices.
Deep understanding of the
principles of child and adolescent healthcare, patient-centred
care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Exceptional




interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated
ability to engage stakeholders and lead change.
Current
membership of CPA Australia as a CPA or Institute of Chartered
Accountants Australia as a CA or Institute of Public
Accountants as a Member of the Institute of Public Accountants
or other appropriate recognised membership.
Please also
include:
A
current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications
and how you can meet the position requirements.
Please
provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who
can be contacted to provide a reference.
Referees should
include at least one individual who has been or is your direct
Line Manager/Supervisor.
(We will contact you to seek your
confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).
These documents should be
complete and ready to upload online.
Please allow enough time to
complete the online application and the required questions prior to
the closing time.
Applicants will be assessed on their ability to
meet the work-related requirements of the position and contribute
positively to the CAHS values.
Please note, applicants must
have a current, valid email address to apply online.
This email
address will be used for communication with
applicants.
Please note that an
executive search may form part of the process which may extend the
closing date.
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 **** applies to this
position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
encouraged to apply.
Role Specific
Requirements: Please see these shared in the attached
Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you
to contact Valerie Buić, Chief Executive on *************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 ******** for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment,



applicants
must have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold
citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing
employment in Australia.
Sponsorship is
not currently available for this position.
Relocation: CAHS
is willing to consider relocation assistance including temporary
accommodation and airfares (if applicable) for suitable
candidates.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection
process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for
other 'similar' vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public
sector.
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.
CAHS
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.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
For
Assistance CAHS is committed to ensuring that our
interview process meets the access needs of all applicants.
If you
require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability,
enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the
interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to
your interview.
You can reach the team via *********
or by calling ************.
All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm (AWST) on the
closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Chief Finance Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth