About Dhelkaya Health

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

Role description

You will be responsible for overseeing and directing Dhelkaya Health’s financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and providing strategic financial leadership to support the delivery of sustainable local health services.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer you will be a trusted business partner to peer executives and willl collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute initiatives that align with Dhelkaya Health’s strategic objectives.

You will collaborate closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies, optimise resource allocation, and drive business performance to support the functions that ultimately result in the delivery of quality services to enrich the lives of those we support and care for.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies while considering the environmental, social, and governance impacts on the organisation's operation.

In this role, you will be accountable for the delivery and performance of the following services:

• Financial management and compliance
• Environmental sustainability and climate change strategy
• Procurement and asset management
• Information and Communications Technology and digital capability

Please refer to the attached Position Description for further detail on the position and its specific accountabilities.

About you

Equipped with senior executive level experience within the health service industry, you will demonstrate a record of successfully achieving outcomes through strong internal leadership and influence. You’ll have extensive financial management knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the public health system, and be skilled at building and maintaining relationships to achieve accountabilities. Through exemplary strategic and operational leadership, you will evidence an ability to develop and deliver accurate, timely and relevant financial information at an Executive and Board level, showcasing strong knowledge of sustainability principles, ESG frameworks and relevant regulations. A tertiary qualification in commerce, accounting, business or management, is essential and a post graduate qualification in health administration or equivalent is desirable.

Please refer to the attached Position Description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you’ll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You’ll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Sue Race (CEO) on 03 5471 3401.

A position description is attached.