Department of Health Victoria – Melbourne VIC

The Financial Performance Analyst role is responsible for supporting the understanding and delivery of the department's strategic financial investment in Victoria's health system, health service financial sustainability and to be the interface between the Department of Health and health services.

This role examines high-risk health services financial information; develops and delivers strategic business and operational reports; undertakes detailed financial analysis; interprets financial statements to identify financial impacts and extract greater detail or understanding; assists with the planning and coordination of briefings and other financial and policy inputs; contributes to the maintenance of data quality and integrity across a range of systems by identifying and communicating issues and errors.

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 secure, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

- Provide advice, options and recommendations through robust analytics on a range of activities associated with health services financial performance and compile and present complex information (including qualitative and quantitative data) to executives and decision makers in ways that are explicit and compelling (verbally and in writing).




- Prepare financial reports that are fit for purpose for the audience of both internal and external stakeholders. Provide or assist with the development of financial reports and briefings and undertake financial research, data analysis and recording of documentation to substantiate claims made in the health services' finance reports.
- Provide key financial input into Public Accounts estimates Committee (PAEC) and Possible Parliamentary Questions (PPQ) briefings.
- Quarterly review of health services performance against financial measures, including efficiency initiatives, and support financial analysis of health services as required.
- Support the development of presentations for various stakeholders including internal committees, government departments and sector representatives.

Qualification (s)

- A bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting /Commerce.
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) and/or Certified Practising Accountants of Australia (CPA) will be highly regarded.
- A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the Victorian budget processes, health system funding, relevant departmental systems and environments.
- Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.
- Knowledge of the Victorian public hospital operations, and the impact of government funding, policy and reform on operations.

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

📌 Financial Performance Analyst, Health Service Financial Performance (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Health Victoria
📍 Melbourne