Chief Financial Officer

• Lead financial strategy and stewardship for one of Western Australia’s largest and most complex health systems, with direct impact on performance, sustainability and service delivery.
• Play a critical executive role in shaping system-wide reform, resource allocation and financial accountability across a diverse hospital network.
• Influence decision-making at the highest level, partnering with the Chief Executive and Board on long-term direction and organisational performance.
• Contribute to a high-performing, values-driven health service while enjoying the professional and lifestyle benefits of metropolitan Perth.

THE OPPORTUNITY

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is a major provider of public healthcare in Western Australia, delivering services across three tertiary and two secondary hospitals, supported by a workforce of more than 14,000 staff. NMHS provides a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, mental health and obstetric services, alongside statewide programs and highly specialised multidisciplinary care, underpinned by strong research and education capability. Operating within a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment, the organisation is responding to increasing demand, workforce pressures, system reform and the ongoing need to deliver safe, high-quality and sustainable services.

We are seeking a passionate and committed leader for the role of Chief Financial Officer at the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS).

Join NMHS at a defining point of transformation, where financial leadership is central to delivering sustainable, high‑quality healthcare. As Chief Financial Officer, you will play a critical role in shaping strategic decisions, leading financial reform and embedding financial stewardship across one of Western Australia’s largest health services.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will:As a member of the NMHS Executive, reporting to the Chief Executive, you will operate at the centre of executive decision‑making, integrating financial, workforce and service considerations to support high‑quality patient care and system sustainability.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of financial strategy, reform and performance improvement across NMHS.
• Translate financial strategy into practical, measurable outcomes across clinical and corporate services.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary finance teams, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and operational delivery.
• Oversee enterprise financial performance, forecasting and risk management in a complex and evolving environment.
• Partner with clinical and corporate leaders, and external stakeholders including the Department of Health, to support financial performance and service delivery outcomes.
• Influence decision‑making at Executive and Board level through forward‑looking financial insight.
• Drive organisation‑wide cultural change linked to financial accountability and performance.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Significant executive leadership experience in financial strategy, performance and reform within a large, complex organisation.
• A proven track record leading financial sustainability initiatives, budget management and organisational performance improvement.
• The ability to influence executive, board and operational decision-making through strategic financial advice and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams and driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and change.
• Relevant professional qualifications (CPA, CA or equivalent) together with the integrity, judgement and professionalism required of a senior executive leader.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Sarah Buckler
​HardyGroup Principal Consultant
​HardyGroup
​M. +61 (0)429 486 740
​E. sbuckler@hardygroupintl.com

Lynette Taylor
​HardyGroup Executive Director, Search and Recruitment
​M: +61 (0)431 293 861
​E: ltaylor@hardygroupintl.com

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Monday, 10 August 2026

The reference number to include in your application is H26_5535.

Note: Please Apply Online Directly Using the Apply Now Link Below (through the WA government recruitment system).