The Finance Policy Officer plays a key role in supporting the Australian Digital Health Agency's financial governance framework by developing and maintaining financial policies, providing high-quality financial policy advice, delivering financial management training, and supporting the implementation of the Agency's Net Zero Strategy. The position contributes to strong financial stewardship, compliance with legislative requirements, and continuous improvement across the Agency's financial management practices.

The key duties of the position include:

- Lead the review, development and maintenance of the Agency's financial policy framework, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and supporting effective financial governance.
- Provide high-quality financial policy advice to stakeholders, applying sound judgement, analytical skills and a strong understanding of financial management principles to resolve complex issues.
- Develop and deliver financial management training, guidance and education programs to build organisational capability and improve understanding of financial obligations across the Agency.
- Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Agency's Net Zero Strategy, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and managing associated risks.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively influencing outcomes, managing competing priorities and facilitating collaboration to achieve strategic objectives.
- Demonstrate strong research, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, manage complex policy matters and deliver quality outcomes in a energetic environment.

Eligibility





​Australian citizenship is a mandatory eligibility requirement. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain both a national police clearance and a Baseline security clearance, with the capacity to attain a higher-level clearance if required by the Agency.

Notes

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (1 page maximum) addressing the requirements outlined above and in the candidate pack.

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For queries relating to the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at *******@digitalhealth.gov.au. For position-specific enquiries, please refer to the contact details provided in the candidate pack.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as refining recruitment materials, and transcribing and summarising recorded interviews, however all hiring decisions are made by people, with AI used ethically, responsibly, transparently and in accordance with privacy requirements.

Closing date: Monday, 5th of October 2026, 11:30pm (AEDT)

Salary: $101,379 - $114,373 plus 15.4% superannuation

Getting to know the Australian Digital Health Agency

Tasked with improving health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital healthcare systems and the national digital health strategy, the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations on 1 July 2016. The Agency is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation and clinical quality and safety. Our focus is on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the healthcare professionals who look after them

📌 Finance Policy Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Digital Health Agency
📍 Sydney