Associate Director, Financial Controllership

Associate Director – Financial Controllership (Health Manager Level 6)

Lead financial integrity and governance in a complex organisation – with flexible work and meaningful impact

• Permanent Full Time
• Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood, St Leonards or Charlestown
• Attractive salary, $189,878 - $207,381 + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 10th June 2026

Your work matters at eHealth NSW

As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.

Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about us at eHealth NSW

Join the Team

As the Associate Director – Financial Controllership of our Finance team, you will be responsible for leading core financial control functions including financial accounting, capital finance, asset management, and statutory reporting. You will provide expert advice on complex accounting matters, drive strong financial governance, and ensure compliance with NSW Government legislation and accounting standards while supporting a large-scale digital health environment.

In this role, you will:

• Lead financial controllership functions including accounting, audit, compliance, and statutory reporting
• Drive continuous improvement across capital finance and financial management practices for a complex portfolio
• Partner with Procurement and business leaders to deliver financial modelling and support vendor and contract decisions
• Oversee financial governance, risk management, and internal controls to ensure integrity of financial reporting and audit readiness
• Build high-performing teams while delivering clear, insightful financial reporting to support executive decision-making

View the position description here.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings extensive experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, audit, and financial governance within a complex organisation
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of accounting standards, legislation, and the ability to provide expert advice on complex financial matters
• Holds relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, or commerce, with CA, CPA, or equivalent professional membership
• Has proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Brings strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills, including experience working with senior leaders and external agencies

Why work at eHealth NSW?

At eHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it. We provide:

• Hybrid and flexible working options to support balance and productivity
• Allocation day off per month in addition to annual leave
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• Career development and learning opportunities to help you grow
• Wellbeing initiatives like Fitness Passport to support your physical and mental health

Learn More About Us

• Find out how we hire at eHealth NSW
• Check out our diversity and inclusion commitment

How to apply

Submit your most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience. And your cover letter addressing the below question:

Describe a time when you led the resolution of a complex financial controllership or statutory reporting issue. In your response, explain how you:

• Ensured compliance with accounting standards, legislation and financial control requirements
• Applied advanced technical accounting judgement to analyse risks or resolve discrepancies
• Worked with internal and external stakeholders (such as auditors or business leaders) to influence outcomes and maintain financial integrity
• Led and supported your team to deliver accurate, customer focused financial services

For questions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor or Hiring Manager, William, and quote REQ667061.

Important information

• This recruitment may be used to establish a Talent Pool for similar roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
• If you currently reside outside NSW, please indicate in your application whether you are willing to relocate if successful.