Working directly with the Chief Finance Officer, you will guide our dedicated Finance team in delivering high-level financial management, revenue strategy, and annual budget planning.

You will foster a collaborative team environment where continuous improvement is celebrated, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leaders. This high-visibility role provides the ideal balance of strategic oversight and hands-on team leadership, ensuring our health service maintains total integrity across all financial operations.

About us:

Central Queensland Health delivers public healthcare across regional, rural, and remote communities in hospitals, aged care, and community clinics. Powered by a team of over 4,500 people and an annual budget of $1.04 billion, we are dedicated to improving community health. Based in Rockhampton, we offer a supportive workplace paired with the rewards of regional living—short commutes, lower costs of living, and 300+ days of annual sunshine.

About the role:

- Plan, negotiate, and implement CQ Health's annual and future operating and capital budgets.
- Coordinate revenue estimates, billing processes, and the annual Service Agreement negotiation with the Department of Health.
- Provide high-level strategic advice, technical analysis, and reporting to the CFO, Chief Executive, and Board.
- Maintain the total integrity of financial data, internal control frameworks, and statutory compliance reporting.
- Lead asset valuations, oversee financial risk management frameworks, and monitor the minor capital program.

About you:





- You engender a culture of accountability, transparency, and achievement while holding high standards of personal integrity.
- You possess proven capability to build capability, mentor staff, and lead high-performing financial teams.
- You clarify and effectively communicate broad and highly complex financial issues to diverse audiences.
- You build and sustain collaborative, productive relationships across executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- You hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline (CPA/CA status highly regarded).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of between $205,180 - $221,325 p.a. is comprised of:

- A salary between $179,569 - $193,698 p.a.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact ***************@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)

Applications close: Tuesday, 11 August 2026

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📌 Director of Finance (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton