The Organisation

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is a progressive and highly regarded Sub Regional l Health Service delivering Acute, Aged Care, Community Health, and Allied Health services across Victoria's South-West.

Following the recent merger of Western District Health Service and Casterton Memorial Hospital, WDHS has entered a significant new phase of growth and transformation, creating a stronger and more integrated regional health service with an expanded footprint and enhanced capacity to deliver sustainable healthcare outcomes for the communities of the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions. The merger reflects a shared commitment to improving access to care, strengthening workforce capability and ensuring the long-term sustainability of healthcare services across the region.

As the organisation continues to evolve and realise the opportunities created through integration, WDHS is seeking an accomplished and strategic Director of Finance to help shape the financial future of the newly expanded health service.

The Opportunity

This newly created role provides a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a complex and evolving healthcare organisation.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director Finance & Corporate Services, the Director of Finance will lead all aspects of financial strategy, governance, reporting and operational finance across the health service.

You will play a critical role in supporting Executive and Board decision-making, ensuring financial sustainability, funding optimisation and strong compliance within Victoria's public health framework.





Leading a capable team across Finance Operations, Contracts & Compliance, and Finance Systems & Reporting, you will foster a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to Executive leaders and the Board.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance monitoring.
- Oversee statutory and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
- Drive funding optimisation and support effective utilisation of public health funding streams.
- Ensure robust financial governance, risk management and audit readiness.
- Lead continuous improvement across financial systems, reporting frameworks and business processes.
- Oversee procurement, contract management and commercial governance activities.
- Build capability and performance within the finance function through strong leadership and coaching.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a commercially astute and values-driven finance leader with the ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight.

You will bring

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.




- CPA Australia or CA ANZ membership.
- Significant experience leading finance functions within a complex organisation, ideally within healthcare, government or similarly regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance, audit and risk management.
- Experience leading financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and advise senior executives and boards.
- A track record of leading high-performing teams, driving change and delivering continuous improvement outcomes.

The Benefits

- A key leadership position within a respected regional health service.
- The opportunity to influence organisational strategy and long-term sustainability.
- A values-driven and cooperative executive environment.
- The lifestyle advantages of living and working in regional Victoria.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes for local communities

Ready to help shape the financial future of Regional Healthcare?

Apply now or reach out to Zoe Allan for a confidential discussion on 0417 558 531 or [email protected].

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