Health Care Provider

Ramsay Health Care is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of Ramsay Private Hospital, National Capital in Canberra. Having recently joined the Ramsay network, this is an exciting time to come on board and play a key role in shaping the hospital’s next chapter. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll partner closely with the executive, clinical and operational teams to drive financial performance, support the hospital’s integration into Ramsay and identify opportunities for sustainable growth. This is a genuine opportunity to shape the financial future of the hospital, strengthen its foundations and contribute to its ongoing growth, while supporting Ramsay’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

As Director of Finance, you’ll be a trusted financial and commercial partner to the CEO and hospital leadership team. You’ll provide insight that supports better decision-making while ensuring strong financial governance and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial strategy, planning and performance across the hospital.
• Support the integration of the Hospital into Ramsay’s financial and operational frameworks.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to build financial capability and accountability, assisting with the operational decision-making process.
• Oversee capital planning and support informed investment decisions.
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and controls.
• Partner with Ramsay’s corporate finance and shared-service teams.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice to the CEO and Executive Team.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be an experienced finance leader with strong commercial acumen and the ability to operate as a genuine business partner. You’ll be comfortable working in a complex environment, influencing senior stakeholders and translating financial insights into practical business outcomes.

You will bring:

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance, with CPA or CA highly regarded.
• Strong experience across financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven commercial capability and experience improving business performance.
• Experience partnering with senior operational and clinical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Experience working through change, transformation or organisational integration.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

About the Hospital

Ramsay Private Hospital, National Capital is a leading private healthcare facility providing a broad range of acute and specialist services to patients across the ACT and surrounding regions, including southern NSW, the NSW South Coast and the Riverina. Recently joining the Ramsay Health Care network, the hospital offers 148 beds, eight operating theatres, a catheterisation laboratory, Intensive Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit. Its co-location with Canberra Hospital provides a unique healthcare environment, combining the benefits of a premium private hospital with access to a broader network of specialist services. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including orthopaedics, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, urology and geriatric medicine. With experienced medical, nursing and allied health teams, National Capital Private Hospital is focused on delivering high-quality clinical care alongside a personalised experience for patients and their families. For the right finance leader, this is an opportunity to join the hospital at a significant point of change and help shape its future as part of Ramsay Health Care.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration with performance incentives.
• Access to leadership development and career opportunities across Ramsay Health Care.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including wellbeing support, rewards and recognition programs and employee discounts.
• The opportunity to influence financial performance, integration and future growth.

About Ramsay Health Care

Founded in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across the country, we operate 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do - fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

To Apply

All applications should include a CV outlining your experience and skills relevant to the role. Applications close Sunday 20th September 2026.

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.