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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: ASO8 - $121,107.00 - $125,679.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

As the Finance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in guiding financial strategy and performance across SA Pathology. Reporting to the Financial Operations Manager of Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) and work closely with the Executive Director of SA Pathology and the SCSS Finance Team. You will provide high-level financial and commercial advisory services that directly support the achievement of strategic objectives.

Your responsibilities will include delivering expert financial analysis, leading budget development and forecasting, and identifying opportunities for business improvement. You will support effective financial performance management through reporting, monitoring and strategic advice, ensuring alignment with activity and FTE targets. Additionally, you will build financial literacy across SA Pathology and advise on pricing, commercial arrangements and sustainable financial models to strengthen service delivery. You will lead the SA Pathology business advisory team.

About You

You are an experienced financial leader with strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. You excel in driving performance and innovation in complex organisational environments, with a proven ability to manage change and inspire collaborative teamwork.

• Proven leadership experience in senior financial management, driving strategic outcomes and guiding teams through reform and change.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders on complex financial matters.

• Advanced skills in financial analysis, modelling, reporting, and business strategy development to enhance organisational performance.

• Demonstrated ability to blend operational efficiency with innovative, strategic thinking to identify growth opportunities and deliver high-quality results.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 904498

Enquiries to:

Helen Wheadon

Telephone: 7117 2490

Email: helen.wheadon@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 20^th June 2025

Attachments

 ASO8 Finance Lead SA Pathology Role Description (1).pdf

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