Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members. In this high-impact role, you will provide financial strategic insight and challenge to empower our leaders and support decision-making, ensuring budgets and forecasts are aligned with our strategic priorities.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in any of our Group Head Offices in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne on a hybrid working arrangement – minimum 2 days a week in the office.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Act as a trusted advisor to the ELT, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that align with strategic priorities – managing budgets and providing analysis on cost drivers and financial risks.
Lead the preparation of annual budgets for Corporate Services and deliver high-level commentary to the Group CFO and Board.
Oversee month-end close processes, manage the Group general ledger, and ensure total integrity in our financial reporting.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to make our One St Vincent’s vision a reality.
Partner with Shared Services and divisional teams to ensure financial accuracy and capability uplift across the organisation.
Support the year end financial close, working closely with the Financial Controller and external auditors to deliver the financial statements, covenants and Audit & Risk papers.

Things that work for us:

Qualified Accountant with a relevant degree and demonstrated business partnering experience in a large complex organisation.
Strong technical accounting experience and advanced Excel skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to influence executive stakeholders.
Proven experience with budgets, month end, reporting variance analysis and other financial accounting acumen.
Experience in healthcare or data analytics is highly regarded.

Things that work for you:

Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
Competitive salary packaging options
Discounted private health insurance
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

26 March 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan