Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/EHEALTH/778514
About the role:
The Senior Financial Analyst provides strategic financial analysis, advice and leadership to support eHealth's budget development, forecasting and financial management activities, including for the shared services agreement between the Department and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
The role leads complex budget submissions, financial reporting and monitoring processes, ensuring alignment with departmental and whole of government frameworks. The position delivers authoritative advice by analysing complex financial information, identifying risks and opportunities, and informing executive decision making and resource allocation. The Senior Financial Analyst provides expert guidance to program areas, builds financial capability, and promotes compliance and best practice. The role maintains strong relationships with senior stakeholders and represents the division in engagement with central agencies as required.
Please view position description for further information about the role.
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.
About you:
Qualification/Specialist Expertise
A tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, economics, commerce, business or a related discipline is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in budget development, forecasting, financial reporting and monitoring within a complex public sector or large organisational environment is essential.
Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and risk management, including the application of departmental and whole‑of‑government financial frameworks is essential.
Desirable
Experience with Power BI and Data Queries highly desirable.
Experience in process improvement highly desirable.
Experience working within the Victorian Public Service, health sector, or a similarly complex government environment , and knowledge of central agency budget processes and engagement requirements are desirable.
What we offer:
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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