Shape the financial decisions that transform healthcare across one of Queensland’s largest health services.

As Director of Finance, your vision and governance will directly empower clinical teams delivering care to over 250,000 residents from coastal cities to rural hubs. Managing a $1.04 billion portfolio in Rockhampton, you will balance high-level fiduciary impact with an executive pathway to CFO, backed by a supportive executive team and an unbeatable regional lifestyle.

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Job details

Working directly with the Chief Finance Officer, you will guide our dedicated Finance team in delivering high-level financial management, revenue strategy, and annual budget planning.

You will foster a collaborative team environment where continuous improvement is celebrated, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leaders. This high-visibility role provides the ideal balance of strategic oversight and hands-on team leadership, ensuring our health service maintains total integrity across all financial operations.

About us:

Central Queensland Health delivers public healthcare across regional, rural, and remote communities in hospitals, aged care, and community clinics. Powered by a team of over 4,500 people and an annual budget of $1.04 billion, we are dedicated to improving community health. Based in Rockhampton, we offer a supportive workplace paired with the rewards of regional living—short commutes, lower costs of living, and 300+ days of annual sunshine. 

About the role:

• Plan, negotiate, and implement CQ Health's annual and future operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinate revenue estimates, billing processes, and the annual Service Agreement negotiation with the Department of Health.
• Provide high-level strategic advice, technical analysis, and reporting to the CFO, Chief Executive, and Board.
• Maintain the total integrity of financial data, internal control frameworks, and statutory compliance reporting.
• Lead asset valuations, oversee financial risk management frameworks, and monitor the minor capital program.

About you:

• You engender a culture of accountability, transparency, and achievement while holding high standards of personal integrity.
• You possess proven capability to build capability, mentor staff, and lead high-performing financial teams.
• You clarify and effectively communicate broad and highly complex financial issues to diverse audiences.
• You build and sustain collaborative, productive relationships across executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• You hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline (CPA/CA status highly regarded).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of between $205,180 - $221,325 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $179,569 - $193,698 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)

Applications close: Tuesday, 11 August 2026

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• RK6G688323 - Director of Finance (PDF)
  
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