Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ702367
Applications Close: 16th November 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
This role will be responsible for shaping financial outcomes for the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) through driving the activity-based funding policy and activity-based costing, budgeting, and financial performance management and reporting activities.

Responsible for providing support services for the management of hospitals and other facilities, services and sites.

Development of annual budgets, preparation of monthly narratives and other financial reports. Partnering with cost centre managers to achieve strategies, implement financial management controls and build financial knowledge within the business.

Leading various finance staff, and partnering with senior managers and cost centre managers to achieve strategies, implement financial management controls and build financial knowledge within the business.

About You
You present yourself as a highly accomplished skilled whose expertise is grounded in relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience within large, complex service‑industry organisations. You operate with a level of maturity and strategic insight that reflects your deep understanding of business operations, financial management and service delivery within both acute and primary health settings. You apply advanced data management and analytical capability to interpret complex activity data,



translate it into meaningful operational intelligence and drive improved performance outcomes across diverse service environments.

You take active ownership of the business management function, leading the development of annual budgets, shaping business plans that align with organisational priorities and producing accurate monthly and ad hoc reporting that informs decision‑making at senior levels. You monitor performance with precision, identifying trends, risks and opportunities, and you provide authoritative advice that strengthens financial stewardship, activity‑based costing, funding strategies and workforce planning across multidisciplinary teams.

You demonstrate advanced technical capability, confidently utilising ERP systems, Excel, BI tools, data management platforms and a wide range of professional software to enhance accuracy, efficiency and organisational insight. Your leadership is defined by clarity, professionalism and the ability to consult, negotiate and delegate effectively with people from varied backgrounds. You communicate with influence, build strong relationships and foster a collaborative environment where expectations are clear and outcomes are consistently achieved.

You manage competing priorities with composure and structured judgement, applying excellent organisational, analytical and complex problem‑solving skills to ensure timely, high‑quality results. Your conflict‑resolution capability and steady leadership presence support operational stability and positive team culture.



You carry a current driver’s licence and demonstrate the flexibility to travel as required, reinforcing your reliability and commitment to meeting organisational needs wherever they arise.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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