Description:
The Organisation:
At Murray PHN, five organisational values - Leadership, Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation - drive the way we do business, the way we influence the health system and the way we interact with each other and our stakeholders.
As a not-for-profit organisation, and one of six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Victoria and 31 across Australia, we work with rural and regional services and national agencies to not only support health reform, but to develop locally relevant models of care, workforce solutions and to pilot innovative programs.
Whether it's supporting individuals with chronic conditions, enhancing mental health services, or reducing avoidable hospital stays, our focus is commissioning primary healthcare services that are accessible, high-quality, culturally responsive, sustainable, and importantly meet population needs and prevent disease.
The Opportunity
This role will appeal to a person seeking a position with purpose. Your ability to execute a high standard of financial management will be integral to achieving our vision for healthy rural and regional communities.
You’ll work within a high-performing, high-impact team that is collaborative and supportive. Unique to this opportunity is a range of benefits that we are confident sets Murray PHN apart, such as
- structured and tailored professional development and study options
- the mentorship of our highly experienced Director, Finance and Reporting
- flexible work arrangements including up to 50/50 work from home/office
- generous salary packaging and purchased leave options
Key Accountabilities
- Driving process improvements and efficiencies while overseeing financial operations, financial transactions and providing essential financial analysis to achieve budget.
- Lead the preparation of Department of Health and Aged Care budgets, multi-year forecast estimates and oversee financial reporting.
- Maintain financial systems, controls, processes and reporting mechanisms ensuring financial compliance.
- Assist the Director Finance and Reporting in the development of the Company’s Operating and Capital Budget and Mid-Year review financial reforecast.
For a full Position Description please visit https://murrayphn.connxcareers.com/
About You
Our ideal candidate demonstrates a high degree of accountability and uses a ‘one team’ mindset to collaborate cross functionally to achieve budget and ensure the integrity of reporting.
Key Capabilities
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance or a related area of study; CPA, CA or equivalent accreditation / certification (essential).
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience in forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis.
- Demonstrated experience with financial data systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to translate complex financial concepts across a range of audiences and communication channels.
- Professional writing skills with an ability to produce high quality documents and briefing papers.
How to apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability to the position.
Applications close: Sunday March 30 at 11.59pm.
Enquiries can be made to Frances Andrews, Director Finance and Reporting via email: fandrews@murrayphn.org.au
To ensure recruitment is accessible and barrier-free, we can make reasonable adjustments at any stage, on request. For confidential support, please contact Cathryn Selvon , Coordinator Employee Inclusion and Recruitment , via email cselvon@murrayphn.org.au
Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references, a recent criminal history check, qualification & professional registration verification, and financial background checks. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
What we offer
- flexible working arrangements, such as variable start and finish times and balanced work from home and office options
- the opportunity to maximise take-home pay through generous salary packaging – up to $15,900 on everyday living expenses and $2,650 towards meal entertainment each year.
- access to an employee assistance program with free counselling
- access to professional and personal development – 2 days study leave per year
- up to 15 personal leave days annually, including “Life Leave” – two days per year for you to take as you need, to do what you need
- Cultural, ceremonial and religious leave
Inclusion Statement
Murray PHN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing a workplace culture that is safe and accessible, respectful, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. We are committed to creating genuine employment opportunities for everyone and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
At Murray PHN, we aspire to be an anti-racist organisation, embedding cultural humility as a daily practice, to improve health outcomes and health equity in our communities.? We recognise cultural humility as a life-long commitment to self-reflection, personal growth and redressing power imbalances in our society.?
Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River). We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.