Health Service Financial Performance Lead

Department of Health Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Manager, Health Service Financial Performance to lead a team of Business Partners and manage relationships with CFOs across 76 Victorian public health services.

You will monitor financial performance, review recovery plans, support Statement of Priorities and budget processes, and advise the Department executive, the Secretary and the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Accounting / Commerce.
• Membership of CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent overseas body.
• Experience as a manager leading a high performing team.
• Ability to lead, sustain and influence key relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Business Partners in health financial performance.
• Manage direct relationships with CFOs across 76 Victorian public health services.
• Monitor health service financial performance and review recovery plans.
• Support Statement of Priorities and budget processes.
• Provide advice to the Department executive, the Secretary and the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Commerce

CA ANZ / CPA Australia membership

Job description

Department of Health Victoria – Melbourne VIC

The Manager, Health Service Financial Performance leads a team of Business Partners, and manages direct relationships with CFOs across 76 Victorian public health services. The team monitors health service financial performance, reviews recovery plans, supports Statement of Priorities and budget processes, and provides advice to the Department executive, the Secretary and the Department of Treasury and Finance.

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:

Can you demonstrate the following:

• An experienced manager who is passionate about improving Victoria's health system to deliver the best possible outcomes for people.
• A finance subject matter expert with a high level of commercial acumen who has experience in leading a high performing team.
• Able to lead, sustain and influence key relationships internally and externally.
• Recognised for your expertise in understanding complex environments and for your deep understanding of the Victorian health system.

Qualification(s)

• A Bachelor Degree or higher in Accounting / Commerce.
• Membership of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia or equivalent overseas body.

Specialist Expertise:

• A deep understanding of both the health sector and state government processes and policies, including cabinet processes.
• Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

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*********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity seeinclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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