The Team:
The Budget Development and Advice Team plays a key role in supporting the Department of Health’s financial management and strategic planning. The team:
- Leads the development of the Department’s budget, ensuring alignment with government priorities and internal planning frameworks.
- Provides consolidated financial reporting and analysis to the Executive, offering insights into the Agency’s overall financial position.
- Supports corporate and policy areas by delivering financial advice and analytical support to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
The Role:
In conjunction with the relevant Manager and other members of the Budget and Finance team:
- Assist with the development and allocation of budgets; provide advice and assistance to senior management through the budget cycle; and monitor and report on financial performance throughout the financial year.
- Support the senior members of the Budget and Finance team to identify improvements in resource management within the Department of Health (the Agency), including investigation, analysis and monitoring of strategies for improving budget control, achieving budget outcomes, and taxation and superannuation compliance.
- Provide advice, analysis and research in relation to budget, financial management, taxation and financial reporting processes of the Agency.
You will need to:
- Under the direction of the Manager Budget Development and Advice, provide advice to the Chief Financial Officer and other staff in relation to the development, monitoring and reporting of the Agency’s budget and tax obligations and related issues.
- Undertake projects to review Business Unit budget allocations and other research and analysis in relation to taxation, superannuation and budgetary matters, including identification of strategies to improve efficiency, compliance processes and streamline business processes within the Agency.
- Assist in implementing changes in financial monitoring, reporting and budgeting in relation to current reforms in the areas of health and human services, and contemporary developments in the delivery of acute care, primary health care, community care and other relevant services in Australian and other jurisdictions.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Elizabeth Jacob
Position: Principal Budget Analyst
Phone number: 03 6166 0608
email address: elizabeth.jacob@health.tas.gov.au
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.