Senior Business Analyst

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:

• Assist in the coordination, review and analysis of information as part of the annual Budget development process.
• Undertake review projects and other research and analysis in relation to budgetary and financial management matters.
• 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 about pre-employment checks.

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.

Please note: Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information:

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

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

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