Health Budget Strategy Lead - Policy & Funding

Department of Health Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Policy Analyst to drive sustainable health sector funding. This role supports the strategic development and delivery of annual health service budgets and funding submissions, offering expert advice on funding impacts and alignment with fiscal policy.

The post leads the hospital sustainability bid, budget process, stakeholder materials, and briefings to support funding requirements, engaging with finance and central agencies to

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in business or financial management, public administration, public policy or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Specialist understanding of the Victorian public sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of the annual health service sustainability budget bid.
• Manage and deliver funding policies and strategies aimed at improving the design, transparency, and credibility of modelled hospital budgets.
• Develop high-quality briefing materials, reports, and engagement products to support communication of budget models and reform objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate and negotiate with finance, performance and central agencies to ensure reforms are integrated, evidence-informed, and aligned with broader health system priorities.

Education

A tertiary qualification in business or financial management, public administration, public policy or equivalent

Job description

Department of Health Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Policy Analyst to drive sustainable health sector funding. This role supports the strategic development and delivery of annual health service budgets and funding submissions, offering expert advice on funding impacts and alignment with fiscal policy.

The post leads the hospital sustainability bid, budget process, stakeholder materials, and briefings to support funding requirements, engaging with finance and central agencies to