Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
Working with Bluegum:
The Bluegum Health Transformation (Bluegum) will shape the future of Tasmanian healthcare by delivering statewide change supported by key digital solutions. It will create a more connected, person-centred, sustainable and efficient health system that can meet the evolving needs of all Tasmanians.
The Role
Provide expert business, financial, and strategic analysis in a fast‑paced, specialised environment, through researching, evaluating, and integrating complex business issues to inform executive decision‑making.
- Quantify the impact of business and financial risks and provide innovative solutions that optimise the impact of the substantial government investment.
- Collaborate closely with the Principal Finance Manager and the Department’s Finance team on budgets. Ensure a systematic, consistent and planned approach to the budgeting cycle within business constraints, manage complex financial data and work closely with senior management to develop financial models and forecasts, providing strategic insights to inform business decisions.
- Monitor and regularly conduct reviews of portfolio, program and project data and budgets. Identify areas for improvement, and work collaboratively to implement necessary adjustments to enhance business performance.
- Develop, implement and enhance robust business, financial and resource management strategies, including policies, procedures, and portfolio controls. Collaborate with senior program and project managers to set clear financial goals that maximise business performance, and ensure compliance with Bluegum, Agency, and government timeframes, policies, regulations and methodologies.
- Develop and provide timely high-level reporting that builds transparency and accountability, supports fiscal discipline and strategic alignment across the portfolio. Maintain the integrity of business systems and data assets that inform business decisions.
- Build and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and foster a culture of business and financial responsibility and accountability within the Bluegum Program.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time day worker, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for 12 months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: General Stream Band 7
Salary $128,102 - $134,832 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications - Business related field
Position Features:
- Travel between sites may be undertaken
- Potential intrastate travel
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Name: Liz Waters
Position: A/Director Integrated Services
Phone number: 0409 556 061
Email address: liz.waters@health.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.