Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/BFI/FBI037
About the role:
Reporting to the Budget Manager, the Budget Analyst works as part of a team that provides budget development, management, analysis and reporting services to support a designated client group. The role involves working closely with a range of internal stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate and insight-driven financial support.
The position is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations, annual account working papers, financial reports, briefings, and other ad hoc reports and correspondence, including the review of PAEC briefs. It includes ongoing budget management for selected areas, managing transactions through corporate systems, and undertaking continuous monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This also includes ensuring payments are accurately processed and actioned to the sector through departmental payment systems.
The role requires engagement with internal stakeholders to ensure a high level of client service delivery, as well as assisting in the investigation and implementation of ad hoc tasks and projects. It contributes to the development of advice on financial policy, risks, trends, and potential solutions, supporting informed decision-making. The position will focus on developing and maintaining highly productive working relationships with clients and key stakeholders. This includes understanding their business imperatives, priorities, and compliance requirements, and ensuring financial advice and support align with organisational guidelines.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
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How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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