The Team:

The Budget Development and Advice team plays a pivotal 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:

The Senior Business Analyst assists the relevant Manager in the review and monitoring of the Department of Health ‘s(DoH) performance in relation to budgetary and financial targets including:

• The coordination, review and analysis of information as part of the annual Budget development process including liaison with a wide range of employees throughout the DoH.
• The review and ongoing maintenance and management of budget management/financial systems and data
• The coordination and preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports, correspondence and advice to senior management and liaison with a wide range of employees throughout DoH.

You will need to:

1. Assist in the coordination, review and analysis of information as part of the annual Budget development process.
2. Undertake review projects and other research and analysis in relation to budgetary and financial management matters. 
3. Assist in the maintenance and ongoing administration of budgetary and financial management systems.

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: $107,899 to $122,292 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:

• 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

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, together with membership of, or progression towards, either CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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: 

• Senior Business Analyst B6 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Daniel Reardon
Position: A/Manager Budget Development and Advice
Phone number: 0499 861 608
Email address: daniel.reardon@health.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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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.