OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPSG4
Occupation: Accounting
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/1861637
The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

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:

We are looking for someone who can:

• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations, annual account working papers, financial reports, briefings and other ad hoc reports and correspondence.
• Manage transactions using departmental corporate systems, maintain financial systems that support delivery of best-practice, contemporary financial management and services and identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Liaise with a diverse range of internal stakeholders and ensure a high level of client service delivery.
• Assist in the investigation and implementation of critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency and improved client outcomes
• Contribute to advice on finance policy, risks, trends and solutions and options for decision-making.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise:

• A tertiary qualification in fields related to finance or business management.
• Experience in public sector finance would be highly regarded.
• CPA or CA or other equivalent accounting qualification and membership will also be highly regarded.

Reporting to the Manager – Budget and Contract Management, the Analyst works as part of a team that provides budget development, management, analysis and reporting services to support a designated client group.

The position is responsible for:

• Monitoring budgets, including review and analysis of expenditure within the financial parameters.
• Calculating and processing budget journals.
• Reviewing and authorising payments to external entities.
• Producing and presenting monthly reports on financial positions and forecasts.
• Providing financial and budget advice to internal stakeholders.
• Verifying financial information in cabinet submissions, and briefs to departmental executives and the Ministers.