Business Analyst

East Metropolitan Health Service; Armadale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

12% employer contributed superannution

Fitness Passport

Free Parking

Job summary

East Metropolitan Health Service in WA is seeking a skilled finance professional to provide expertise to the Armadale Kalamunda Group Executive and Management in financial governance, budgeting, and information systems, including procurement and resource allocation. This role supports two full-time positions: one permanent and one fixed-term 12 months with extension possibilities.

You will liaise with departments and external agencies, analyze data, prepare reports, and support performance and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Information Systems or Applied Statistics or extensive experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience with financial accounting systems and resource costing modelling.
• Experience in business intelligence and analytics software.
• Knowledge of WA public health sector financial management and reporting.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support to AKG Executive and Management in financial governance and operational aspects.
• Liaise with departments and external agencies regarding financial, procurement, resource allocation and activity-based funding matters.
• Assist the Business Manager with budgeting, financial governance and reporting.
• Extract, analyse and present data for target audiences; develop and maintain related information systems.

Skills

Financial management

Data extraction & analysis

Financial analysis tools

Reporting & documentation

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Education

Finance/Business degree

Commerce/Economics/IS or stats

Tools

Financial accounting systems

Business intelligence software

Database management tools

Job description

Come join us! About the Opportunity We are seeking a suitably skilled and motivated professional to provide expertise and support to the Armadale Kalamunda Group (AKG) Executive and Management in the areas of financial, budgetary, resource management, activity, performance, and information systems. This role is responsible for effective liaison with departments and external agencies regarding financial, procurement, resource allocation, and activity-based funding matters, while assisting the Business Manager with financial governance and operational aspects. We have two Full-Time positions currently available - one is Permanent and one is Fixed-Term 12 months with possibility of extension/permanancy.

Suitability Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience associated with business plans, budgets, financial management practices and related business systems.
• Demonstrated experience in extracting and analysing data from information systems with the ability to manipulate and present data in formats relevant to the target audience.
• Well-developed computing skills including demonstrated experience with financial analysis, statistical and database management tools.
• High level of conceptual, analytical and report writing skills.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team towards team objectives

In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, the below requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Information Systems or Applied Statistics or extensive experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience with financial accounting systems and resource costing modelling.
• Experience in business intelligence and analytics software.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory and administrative framework for financial management, accountability and reporting in the WA public health sector.
• Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Area Profile

The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 828,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services. The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Mt Lawley Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services. Armadale Health Service (AHS) is a 271-bed general hospital focused on providing a range of high-quality health care services in the community. The hospital, which is part of the Armadale Kalamunda Group, is equipped with an Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality general medical, surgical and mental health services and offers a range of Medical specialities including rehabilitation, maternity, paediatric and neonatal, renal medicine & dialysis services and ambulatory care.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here .
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work
• Free Parking

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.