Manager - Group Planning & Financial Sustainability

Requisition No:  6264
Executive Division:  Chief Financial Officer
Division:  Finance
Program:  Finance
Department:  Finance Leadership
Enterprise Agreement:  Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
Job Function:  Administration & Leadership
Project: 

Manager – Group Planning & Financial Sustainability

  • Location: Braybrook
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
  • Salary: Up to $205K (including Superannuation) + Salary Packaging

 

About the Role:

 The Manager Group Planning and Financial Sustainability is a key member of the Finance Department leadership team, ensuring the finance function is performed to the highest possible standards. Leading key WH activities including budgeting, clinical costing, sustainability and major projects. The role is responsible for developing frameworks, guidelines and processes suitable for the size and scale of WH now and into the future.

 

The Manager Group Planning and Financial Sustainability must be able to work at both a highly detailed level and at a strategic level, whilst also providing leadership in achieving, upholding and promoting the Western Health Vision, Mission and Values.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, analysis and monitoring of the budget and forecast, in close consultation with the Board, CEO, Executive Team and senior managers
  • Lead and coordinate the WH clinical costing process, in close consultation with the CEO, Executive Team and senior managers
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the business and assist in driving the financial sustainability of Western Health

 

About You:

  • Demonstratable experience leading/managing complex organisational Budget processes.
  • Capacity to understand the complexities and challenges of the health sector
  • Proven ability to build and lead effective teams to deliver organisational goals and targets

 

Position Description

 

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
  • Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
  • Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

 

Learning and development opportunities

  • Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
  • Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
  • Mentorship and career support.

 

Community impact and inclusion

  • Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
  • Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
  • Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

 

Organisational culture and environment

  • Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
  • Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

 

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about building talented and effective teams and supporting a complex and growing organization achieve its goals, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

 

Closing date: 11:59pm on 11 December 2025.

 

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact David Gotts via David.Gotts@wh.org.au

 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

 

Western Health