Senior Finance Officer/Team Leader - Hospital Financial Services

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 71206, Several - 02SE7
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 November 2026
Contact Officer: Annie Huang on***@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 6***

Closes: 12 November 2026

What can we offer you:

- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe advantages tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
- Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role: Do you have a passion for leading a team, supporting the growth and development of your people, and providing financial advice within a large tertiary hospital? If so, we'd love to hear from you

As the Senior Finance Officer/Team Leader, you will provide high-level financial leadership, coordination, and operational oversight across a broad range of finance functions. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and service delivery standards are maintained. The role is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, leading the resolution of complex financial enquiries, payment issues and account discrepancies, and reviewing and authorising financial transactions and documentation within delegated authority.



You will also analyse, interpret and report on financial and administrative data, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, while supporting internal and external audits through the maintenance of accurate financial records, preparation of documentation, and implementation of recommendations to strengthen financial governance and compliance.

As Team Leader, you will provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance development to team members, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture. You will be responsible for workforce planning, workload allocation and monitoring team priorities, while identifying risks and implementing strategies to achieve operational objectives and key performance indicators.

We are seeking a strong people leader with excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills. You will possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. With a keen eye for detail and robust organisational skills, you will be proficient in financial management systems and bring experience in finance, accounts, or a transaction processing environment.



Most importantly, you will be committed to supporting your team, delivering quality outcomes, and driving continuous improvement.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of Six months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people w

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