Principal Finance Officer

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Integrated Care System – Clinical System Support & Improvement
• Salary: $116,089 to $125,490 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

• The Principal Finance Officer is responsible for leading and undertaking the planning, implementation and evaluation of finance programs, projects and services that support the Integrated Care Systems Directorate in the management of large and complex commissioned health programs and service agreements.
• The role delivers a partnering approach in providing expert financial advice to ICS Directors and Program Managers in relation to budget planning, oversight and forecasting and ensuring the financial implications of operational decisions are clearly understood.
• The Principal Finance Officer leads financial planning, modelling, performance analysis and forecasting for a large and complex portfolio of commissioned health programs and to inform executive decision-making, program sustainability and system reform initiatives, and ensure strong financial governance.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 948542

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• A tertiary qualification in accounting, economics or related financial / business management field is required for this position.

Enquiries

Matt Mooney
Assistant Director, Hospital Community Integration
Phone: 0401 312 447
E-mail: Matt.Mooney@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 3 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 948542 - Principal Finance Officer - Integrated Care Systems - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines