OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Accounting
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/1861638
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:

• Monitor budgets, including review and analysis of expenditure within the financial parameters.
• Calculate and processing budget journals.
• Review and authorise payments to external entities.
• Produce and present monthly reports on financial positions and forecasts.
• Provide financial and budget advice to internal stakeholders.
• Verify financial information in cabinet submissions, and briefs to departmental executives and the Ministers.
• Contract management and program support.

Qualifications / Specialist Experitise:

• A tertiary qualification in business, accounting, economics or equivalent.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants or equivalent professional accounting body is desirable.
• 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 Budget and Contract Manager, the Senior Analyst works within one of three (3) teams of Senior Analysts and Analysts that will be flexibly deplored to specific portfolios as required. The Senior Analyst will provide complex budget and contract development, management, analysis, and reporting services to support a designated client group.
The successful candidate will have experience in finance, the ability to problem solve and be able to work both autonomous and collaboratively as required. The role also provided for leadership and supervisory functions of Analysts (VPS 4) as required. Maintaining the strong capability and expertise across different divisions will be a feature of this role.