Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 January 2027

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration: 118821 - 140201 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ701293

Location: Network

Applications Close: Midnight on 28 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Anna Chawa on [email protected]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Expression of Interest – Research Finance Partner (13 Weeks) Looking to broaden your finance experience?

We’re seeking expressions of interest from SCHN employees for a 13-week Research Finance Partner opportunity, commencing 2 November 2026.

Working closely with research leaders, administrators and NCIRS, you’ll provide financial reporting, advice and process improvement support within Kids Research. This is a great professional development opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research finance within a leading health and research environment.

Interested? Refer to the position description for further details and selection criteria.

What You'll Be Doing The Research Finance Partner supports the Research Business Manager, and is responsible for developing robust partnerships with senior research leaders and administrators, by providing financial reporting, as well as advice and guidance on finance related processes. This includes developing and implementing continuous improvements to the current finance related processes within Kids Research, to improve timeliness and accuracy of income and expense recognition.





Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting or business and/or relevant experience within a Finance team of a medium to large organisation and/or extensive relevant experience within a health setting
- Demonstrated project-based accounting experience and aptitude to undertake analysis of complex financial and performance related data, to develop succinct interpretations of trends and issues arising from analysis
- Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated capacity to communicate financial management and accounting concepts to a broad range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated advanced skills in a variety of computer software applications relevant to the role, including the MS suite and Oracle Financials, and ability to learn new systems as required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, to take initiative and to drive positive results
- Exceptional organisational skills and demonstrated capacity to manage a busy workload and competing priorities
- Previous experience working in a research or grants management environment
- Previous experience in service development or enhancement





Child Safe Standards SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected] For technical support please contact 1300 679 367 Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

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