Clinical Trials Finance Manager (Health Manager Lvl 2)

Requisition ID: REQ663453

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours until July 2027

Remuneration: $2,189.61 - $2,583.60 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)

Location: Ingham Institute/District

Applications close: 08/06/26

Contact: Kim Jobburn - Project Director, Clinical Trials on View phone number on australia.jobradars.com | ***email_hidden***

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic financial leadership role and play a pivotal part in advancing the growth and sustainability of clinical trials across South Western Sydney Local Health District.

• Shape the future of clinical trials funding by leading financial strategy, including contract negotiation, budget development, and revenue optimisation with sponsors, CROs and external partners.
• Influence high-impact decision-making through expert financial advice on feasibility, risk and sustainability to investigators, the Clinical Trials Support Unit (CTSU), and executive leadership.
• Drive innovation and build capability by leading a specialist finance team, enhancing financial processes end-to-end, and contributing to organisation-wide initiatives such as governance framework implementation and audit readiness.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate is a commercially astute and strategic leader who brings a strong blend of financial expertise, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for supporting high-impact clinical research outcomes.

• Commercially savvy and analytically strong, with proven experience in budget modelling, contract negotiation, financial forecasting, and managing revenue cycles within complex, regulated environments.
• A trusted advisor and communicator, able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights while building strong relationships with clinicians, executives, sponsors, and external partners.
• A proactive and people-focused leader, with demonstrated success developing high-performing teams, driving performance, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and governance compliance.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and/or demonstrated equivalent extensive experience in a health care setting.
• Proven experience in developing, reviewing and negotiating clinical trial budgets and financial terms with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical and reporting capability, including the ability to prepare accurate financial forecasts, impact assessments, dashboards, variance analysis and financial summaries, using multiple systems (including CTMS).
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, compliance, revenue management, invoicing, reconciliation and cost-recovery principles.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, including supervision, training, performance management and capability uplift of finance or operational staff.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for clinical, operational and executive audiences.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and high standards of financial integrity.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and alignment with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), NSW Health policies, NCTGF requirements and organisational governance frameworks.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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• Position Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact View email address on australia.jobradars.com
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders
• May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.