Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
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Enable CAHS to achieve strategic financial outcomes while providing timely and accurate advice to key stakeholders. This is a recruitment pool for permanent full-time and fixed-term full-time opportunities with the possibility of extension(s) and permanency. We currently have one permanent full-time position available for appointment. Position Profile: We are seeking a suitably experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as Budget Analyst and play a key role in shaping CAHS' financial strategy.
Working closely with Finance Business Officers, you will be responsible for internal budget formulation and reporting for the whole of CAHS. Your work will ensure our budgeting processes enable the achievement of organisational goals and support our mission to deliver high-quality health services to children and young people in Western Australia.
Collaborating with our Directorates, you will provide expert advice, deliver analytical reports on resource allocation and funding variations, conduct gap analyses throughout the year, and proactively identify funding needs. This includes developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing resource allocation models and reporting tools.
Additionally, you will liaise with the Department of Health on funding matters related to the service agreement, manage funding sources, and contribute to the statewide budget process. You will also support the development and implementation of budget initiatives across both hospital and non-hospital service activities.
Key Responsibilities include: Developing, monitoring, and reviewing resource allocation models, performance analyses, and scenario modelling. Managing the collection and analysis of complex financial data and statistics to support strategic initiatives including legislative requirements, and issues impacting resource management. Assisting with budget submissions, mid-year reviews, and other statewide budget processes. Preparing and presenting financial and performance reports to the Department of Health, contributing to internal and external reporting, including Outcome-Based Management (OBM) and cash management. Reviewing service funding agreements, allocations, and performance trends, ensuring alignment with service promises. Collaborating with the Department of Health on service agreements, funding plans, and financial compliance. If you have strong skills in budgeting, financial modelling, and performance reporting, we encourage you to apply. Prior public sector experience is desirable, with knowledge of Outcome-Based Management (OBM), cash management, and section 40 of the Financial Management Act.
About CAHS: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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How to Apply: We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your written application should contain the following:
A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum. A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. The name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Janet Yapp Director Resource Management on or with any specific questions related to this role.
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Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 December 2025.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance: including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: .
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
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