What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Business Partner position at The Alfred Foundation?
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Finance Department provides a wide range of financial and related services to all areas of Alfred Care Group. Financial services include financial accounting and compliance, management accounting, financial analysis, decision support, analysis of clinical performance, clinical costing, support for financial information systems and transactional services (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Medical Billing). A significant part of Finance Department's responsibility is financial budgeting and monitoring as well as financial reporting and governance; that is, ensuring that Alfred Care Group is compliant with various government, auditing and taxation requirements. Aside from the financial performance, Finance, through the Clinical Performance Unit, has responsibility for the reporting and analysis of Alfred Care Group’s clinical activities and performance.
The Role
The Finance Business Partner role reports to Manager Corporate Support. The role will ensure financial budgeting and reporting is accurate and timely as well as providing customer focussed business partnering and financial support services to meet the needs of the designated program. In partnership with the Program, this role will produce the Programs budget, forecasting and financial analysis with a customer–service focus and ‘can-do’ approach. It is also the roles responsibility to ensure month / year end reporting, budgets, forecasts and other financial related requirements for relevant programs are accurate and timely.
This role will provide high quality analytical, strategic decision and financial support for the program with the overall aim to drive value for the health service. The role will work with staff within the clinical/non-clinical programs to understand financial drivers / trends / performance, identify opportunities for financial efficiencies and to assist and quality assure all financial related elements. Additionally, the role builds strong relationships with senior operational staff to embed finance as a key partner and support teams in developing robust financial and business skills.
Essential
Qualifications and Experience Required
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Christopher Chean, Manager Corporate Support - c.chean@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 8th February 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent position
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight monthly ADO)
- Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 6 (HS6)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great staff benefits, including 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging
The Finance Department provides a wide range of financial and related services to all areas of Alfred Care Group. Financial services include financial accounting and compliance, management accounting, financial analysis, decision support, analysis of clinical performance, clinical costing, support for financial information systems and transactional services (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Medical Billing). A significant part of Finance Department's responsibility is financial budgeting and monitoring as well as financial reporting and governance; that is, ensuring that Alfred Care Group is compliant with various government, auditing and taxation requirements. Aside from the financial performance, Finance, through the Clinical Performance Unit, has responsibility for the reporting and analysis of Alfred Care Group’s clinical activities and performance.
The Role
The Finance Business Partner role reports to Manager Corporate Support. The role will ensure financial budgeting and reporting is accurate and timely as well as providing customer focussed business partnering and financial support services to meet the needs of the designated program. In partnership with the Program, this role will produce the Programs budget, forecasting and financial analysis with a customer–service focus and ‘can-do’ approach. It is also the roles responsibility to ensure month / year end reporting, budgets, forecasts and other financial related requirements for relevant programs are accurate and timely.
This role will provide high quality analytical, strategic decision and financial support for the program with the overall aim to drive value for the health service. The role will work with staff within the clinical/non-clinical programs to understand financial drivers / trends / performance, identify opportunities for financial efficiencies and to assist and quality assure all financial related elements. Additionally, the role builds strong relationships with senior operational staff to embed finance as a key partner and support teams in developing robust financial and business skills.
Essential
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A business or accounting degree (or equivalent experience)
- A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or Certified Practicing Accountants (or international equivalent)
- Working understanding of project management and coordination
- Experience and knowledge relating to work in Victorian Public Health
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Christopher Chean, Manager Corporate Support - c.chean@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 8th February 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.