Principal Budget Analyst (502356)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Principal Budget Analyst to lead the budget development and reporting for the Department, guiding a team and providing authoritative financial advice to senior stakeholders. You will coordinate the State Budget processes, manage complex funding arrangements, and foster cross-agency collaboration to support a high-quality health system for Tasmanians.

This 12-month fixed-term full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to

Qualifications

• Experience in Government budgeting and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills for high-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a Budget team to deliver robust budget processes.
• Coordinate State Budget development and reporting for Executive and CFO.
• Provide authoritative financial advice and maintain complex funding arrangements.

Skills

Budget development

Financial management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting/finance

CPA Australia / IPA / CA membership

Job description

The Team

The Budget and Finance team sits within Finance and Business Support in the Department of Health and plays a central role in developing, managing and reporting on the Department’s budget. The team works at a corporate level, coordinating the annual State Budget process, supporting funding flows across the health system, and providing high-quality financial advice to Executive and Government stakeholders.

Working closely with internal areas and key external partners such as the Department of Treasury and Finance and the National Health Funding Body, the team ensures that funding arrangements for the Tasmanian Health Service are accurate, timely and aligned with policy requirements. Through collaboration, strong stakeholder relationships and a focus on continuous improvement, the team supports the delivery of a sustainable, high-quality health system for the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Principal Budget Analyst provides leadership and specialist expertise in the development and management of the Department’s budget. The role leads and mentors a team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality budget processes, financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making at senior levels.

Key responsibilities include coordinating the State Budget process, preparing authoritative financial advice and reporting for Executive and the Chief Financial Officer, and managing complex funding arrangements, including interactions with the Tasmanian Health Service and national funding bodies. The role also builds strong stakeholder relationships, contributes to financial policy and systems, and represents the Department in cross-agency forums and working groups.

You will need

• Extensive experience in budget development and financial management within a Government environment, supported by strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proven leadership capability, including experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes across organisational boundaries.
• Highly developed communication and reporting skills, with the ability to provide clear, authoritative advice on complex financial matters.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

12 months Fixed Term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$132,460 to $139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, together with membership of, or eligible for membership of, either CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) or equivalent experience

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Principal Budget Analyst Band 7

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Casey Gretton

Position: Manager - Budget Development and Advice

Phone number: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

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