Job type: Full time / Until 30 June 2028Organisation: Department of HealthOccupation: FinanceReference: VG/DH/HV/TBAPPAJob posted: 18/12/2024Closes: 05/01/2025Classification: VPSG6Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115The 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.About the role:A self-starter with initiative, able to prioritise and manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.An excellent written communicator, with expertise in authoring complex and engaging written products.Financially literate and experienced in analysis, interpretation and problem solving in a government context.Experienced and knowledgeable about service system reform potentially (but not necessarily) including in the health sector, and skilled at negotiating complex policy outcomes across diverse stakeholders.The Principal Policy Analyst is a key member of the Funding, Productivity & Budgets (FPB) team in Hospitals Victoria, supporting the CEO of Hospitals Victoria to ensure the financial sustainability of Victoria's health system.Within FPB, the Productivity & Budgets team has carriage of purchasing arrangements across hospitals and other providers, with a focus on directing resources to achieve the key priorities, directions, and strategies of the Department of Health. The team leads the development of budget bids and the allocation of this funding across the system, as well as funding and accountability arrangements for providers other than hospitals.How you'll make a difference:Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:Knowledge and SkillsPolicy Skills - Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; keeps up to date with a broad range of contemporary issues; scans for links and potential implications of proposed policy options; liaises with stakeholders.Communicating with Impact - Makes a positive impression on others; communicates orally in a manner that is clear and fluent; able to deal with difficult & sensitive topics.Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Considers wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues; identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence.Organisational Awareness - Understands issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond; understands the reasons behind the organisational climate and culture.Personal QualitiesConceptual and Analytical Ability - Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems.Decisiveness - Takes rational and sound decisions based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives; makes tough decisions with incomplete information.Detail Focus - Observes fine details; identifies gaps in information; looks for logical sequences of information.Relationship Building - Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements.Qualifications / Specialist ExpertiseQualifications - A bachelor's degree or higher in Finance / Economics / Public Policy (or a related field) will be well regarded.A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the Victorian budget processes, health system funding, relevant departmental systems and environments is desirable.Strong background and experience in a public policy, economics, budgeting or analytical role, including the provision of complex strategic advice to senior management and other stakeholders.Specialist Expertise - Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills.What we offer:The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.How to apply:Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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