Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/HV/00749707
About the role:
This position is a Fixed-Term, Full-time role from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028.
The Senior Analyst, Benchmarking and Reporting Quality plays a critical role in a specialist unit dedicated to driving improved financial efficiency across Victoria's health services. They support the implementation and ongoing refinement of the Benchmarking Roadmap. This includes preparing materials with which to engage with an established health service working group to develop and refine financial metrics, support the analysis of variation in performance and the drivers of efficient performance within a health service and between peer health services.
The Senior Analyst also supports the data quality work stream (which compliments the benchmarking work) by improving the quality of financial data being displayed in benchmarking dashboards. They will play a key role in supporting the successful implementation of an updated set of reporting requirements as articulated in the Common Chart of Accounts Business Rules. They will prepare material to explain the changes, respond to sector queries and continue to monitor adherence to the rules going forward.
We are seeking:
An accomplished professional with demonstrated expertise in health service financial reporting requirements, systems and processes used by Victorian health services. You will bring strong financial analysis skills and be able to analyse and generate insights into the drivers of financial performance within health services.
With well developed stakeholder management skills, you will build partnerships with health service finance team representatives and other teams across the Department. You will support proposals through the development of briefing and analysis. You are a team player, able to work with minimal guidance and direction and take ownership of developing draft materials.
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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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