Principal Divisional Finance Officer

This role is responsible for the provision of expert advice in the financial and commercial management of the divisions within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Principal Divisional Finance Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will

• Collaborate and consult closely with key stakeholders to deliver meaningful budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and reports
• Work with the Divisional Finance Manager to provide decision support for negotiation, reporting and amendment processes
• Drive and monitor efficiency and optimisation strategies across the division
• Understanding the requirements for policy, systems, processes and culture to operate in an Activity Based Funding environment

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, experience in a health care setting in a business / operational environment would be well regarded
• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification such as Bachelor of Business, Commerce or Accounting and a relevant professional qualification would be well regarded
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $140,796 - $151,101 per annum

About Us

The Financial Services Division supports GCHHS by providing expert and timely financial services. The Division is made up of Divisional Finance Teams, Financial Reporting and Compliance, Financial Performance and Procurement and Contract Management. This role is based within the Divisional Finance Team.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 10 September 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC691199

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.