Senior Analyst

WA Health; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannuation

Access to salary packaging arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

WA Health is looking for a Senior Analyst in Perth to join the Budget Strategy Unit. This fixed-term position supports the annual budget process, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful financial planning for the health system.

This role involves critical analysis of budget submissions, clear communication of detailed costings, and alignment with broader government goals. WA Health offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and great employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyse budget submissions and cost models.
• Exceptional writing skills for clear communication of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of WA Health’s annual budget process.
• Analyse and review budget submissions and cost models.
• Develop annual budget and Mid-year Review submissions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Analyst – Budget Strategy Unit

This is a Fixed Term FullTime appointment for 75 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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: Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Additional checks such as a working with children check or a pre-employment health assessment may be required.

Position Profile

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst within the Budget Strategy Unit to support delivery of WA Health’s annual Budget process, working closely with stakeholders across the WA Health System and the Department of Treasury.

As part of the Budget Advice, Coordination and Support team, the Senior Analyst supports a number of critical elements of the annual budget process, including development of the annual Budget and Mid-year Review submissions, development of the annual budget papers for WA Health and collation of key information to support the annual Estimates process.

Responsibilities

In a collaborative team environment, you will apply critical thinking to analyse and review budget submissions and associated cost models. You will have excellent project and time management skills, ensuring your work is delivered on time. Liaising with budget holders, you will be a dynamic communicator, able to consider multiple viewpoints and suggest practical, fiscally viable solutions to meet the needs of the health system. You will be able to consider broader policy and strategic perspectives to funding requests to ensure alignment with Government and WA Health goals.

You will be a competent writer, able to communicate information clearly and concisely in a thoughtful and compelling narrative to support funding requests. You will have exceptional attention to detail with an ability to both drill down into detailed costings and consider broader financial impacts of funding requests.

Employee Benefits

In addition to the great salary, employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Accessto salary packaging arrangements
• Professional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements