Requisition ID: REQ651154
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $83,554.59 - $85,530.07 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Clinical Trials Support Unit, District/Ingham Institute
Applications close: 19/04/2026
Contact: Kim Jobburn - Project Director - Clinical Trials on 0477 388 601 |
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.
Are you a finance professional who thrives on purpose‐driven work and enjoys partnering with researchers/clinical trials to make a real difference? Join South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) as a Finance Officer – Clinical Trials/Research, where your expertise will directly support clinical trials/research that improves health outcomes for our communities. In this role, you will provide expert advice, oversight, and guidance to Clinical Trials/Research cost centres, ensuring research financial activities are efficient, compliant, and sustainable. You'll play a key part in enabling high‐quality research by supporting sound financial decision‐making and building strong relationships with clinicians, researchers and leaders.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will be detail‐oriented, proactive and highly collaborative, with strong financial acumen and a genuine passion for supporting clinical trials, research excellence and improved healthcare outcomes. They will bring a disciplined approach to financial oversight, an ability to anticipate needs, and the confidence to work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective coordination and delivery of research activities. With strong communication skills and a commitment to precision, they will thrive in a dynamic environment where accuracy, initiative and teamwork directly contribute to advancing clinical innovation and patient care.
Selection Criteria
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent, and extensive experience in accounting or finance including detailed knowledge managing budgets, preparing journals, invoicing, receipting and accruals.
* Highly computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in financial software such as Oracle R12, iProcurement (requisitions/purchase orders/check payments), Oracle Finance, SMRS, Microsoft Office suite and eCTRA or similar software.
* Effective communication skills, including experience building and maintaining relationships and liaising and influencing a broad range of staff and stakeholders to ensure adoption of new processes and compliance with policies.
* Demonstrated organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a demonstrated capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results with a customer focused approach.
* Experience in the analysis and interpretation of financial transactions with the ability to manage sensitive financial matters including the preparation of complex correspondence and reports while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
* Demonstrated experience in prioritising own workload, meeting deadlines including meeting monthly/quarterly and annual reporting targets.
* Proven capacity to maintain complex financial accounting systems through efficient and effective utilisation of available resources.
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.
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
* 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.
Aboriginal Workforce
* For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD‐. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
Position Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
* Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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