Job Description

Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC

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Join a values driven organisation making a real difference
n $87,003.80 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

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Build Your Career. Help Shape the Future of Aged Care.

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Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in aged care? Join Western District Health Service as our Finance Business Partner - Aged Care, where you'll play a critical role in supporting the financial sustainability, compliance and performance of our residential aged care and home care services.

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Working closely with the Executive Director Aged Care, operational leaders and the Finance Team, you'll deliver expert financial analysis, reporting and business partnering support that enables informed decision-making and helps ensure high-quality, sustainable care outcomes for our residents, clients and community.

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What You'll Be Doing

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Financial Management & Sustainability
n Manage budgets, analyse financial performance and provide recommendations that support the long-term sustainability of aged care services.

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Financial Reporting & Analysis
n Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.

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Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
n Develop accurate forecasts and cash flow models that support operational planning and financial stability.

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Business Partnering
n Work closely with executive and operational leaders, providing trusted financial advice and insights that improve service performance and outcomes.

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Aged Care Finance Oversight
n Support the financial management of Residential Aged Care, Support at Home, Transition Care Program (TCP) and Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) services.

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Funding, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
n Ensure compliance with funding requirements, grant acquittals and aged care financial reporting obligations.

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Strategic Analysis & Business Cases
n Develop business cases and evaluate financial opportunities,



risks and investment decisions that support organisational objectives.

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Continuous Improvement & Governance
n Support audits, benchmarking and process improvement initiatives that strengthen financial performance and governance.

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What You Bring

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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
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- Demonstrated experience in a finance role within a regulated workplace
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- Minimum two years accounting experience
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- Strong budgeting, forecasting and management accounting capability
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- Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills
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- High-level Excel and financial systems experience
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights
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- Knowledge of aged care, healthcare funding or government-funded environments will be highly regarded
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- Commitment to continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration
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Why Join Western District Health Service?

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About Us

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Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region's largest employer employing more than 1,000 people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection and excellence in rural health delivery.

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We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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Discover Life in Hamilton

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Located in the heart of Victoria's Southern Grampians region, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community and easy access to the Grampians National Park, Port Fairy, Portland and Warrnambool, you'll enjoy an enviable work-life balance while building your career in regional Victoria.

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To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

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To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

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What We Offer

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- Opportunity to influence the future sustainability of aged care services
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- Professional development and career growth opportunities
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- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
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- Salary packaging benefits
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- Flexible campus location
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- Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes
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Interested?

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For more information, view the Position Description [link]

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For a confidential discussion, contact Nicholas Starkie [Executive Director Finance and Corporate Services] on 55518213 or ***************@wdhs.net .

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Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

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If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

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All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS's immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.

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📌 Finance Business Partner - Aged Care (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton