Finance Business Partner
About Us
At WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), we are dedicated to transforming and sustaining primary health care across Western Australia. As one of the 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia, we proudly manage three PHNs, guided by our 2023‑2026 Strategic Plan.
Since our establishment in 2015, we have been committed to strengthening primary care through innovative partnerships and a ‘one health system’ approach, ensuring better access to services and improved health outcomes.
Job Description
Our Work Focuses On
- Supporting general practices to deliver top‑quality patient care.
- Funding local primary health services tailored to community needs.
- Connecting local services to simplify the health care system.
- Leading system‑wide reform for long‑term impact.
As an organisation that thrives in a dynamic setting, we embrace change and seek team members who are adaptable and flexible in their approach.
We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people from diverse cultures, and people living with disabilities.
About The Role
The Finance Business Partner at WA Primary Health Alliance plays a pivotal role in driving strategic financial decision‑making across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor, the role partners with business units to deliver insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and robust budgeting aligned with WAPHA’s strategic goals and funding obligations.
This position supports operational efficiency by translating complex financial data into actionable insights, enhancing financial literacy among stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. It also contributes to continuous improvement through process optimisation and the use of data analytics, while fostering strong relationships across teams to support impactful health outcomes for Western Australians.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills working with senior leaders to improve business outcomes and provide the support required to ensure financial and non‑financial KPIs are met across WAPHA.
- Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance.
- Deliver insights that link financial reports to business strategies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders within the organisation.
- Review and analyse the monthly forecasts for operational activities.
- Work with the wider finance team to ensure forecasts accurately reflect the status of commissioned activities and highlight all issues, ensuring timely reporting and implementation of resolution plans.
- Exercise independence and challenge assumptions.
Essential Experience And Education
- CPA or CA post‑graduate qualification.
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in managing annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and monthly financial planning cycles.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other data analysis tools is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Experience working collaboratively across all levels of an organisation, with the ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Confidence to challenge assumptions and maintain professional independence in financial analysis and advice.
- Experience in medium or large organisation Finance divisions (Preferred).
What We Offer
- Hybrid working arrangement that combines remote work from home with office presence in our modern Subiaco office.
- Commitment to employee development.
- Salary packaging – WAPHA’s arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Additional paid parental leave.
- Gifted paid day off during Christmas shut‑down period.
- Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme.
- All employees have access to Linked In Learning.
- Study leave options available.
- Option to purchase additional leave.
- 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro‑rata basis after 7 years).
To Apply
Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 26 th November 2025.
Please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. Your application should include your CV. As part of our recruitment process, you will be invited to complete an online assessment consisting of interactive questions designed to give us further insight into your experience and approach.
The assessment will simulate scenarios that you may encounter in the role.
Applicants must hold current, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role. Candidates without valid authorisation to work in Australia will not be considered.
Please note that WA Primary Health Alliance is not currently registered with the Department of Home Affairs to sponsor visas.
Successful candidates will be required to provide relevant qualifications, along with documentation including a valid visa (if applicable), passport, and a National Police Check upon request.
All applications must be submitted via the link provided – applications received by email will not be accepted. For any queries, please email jobs@wapha.org.au .
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