Director, Health Service Financial Performance

1 day ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Until 30 June 2028

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $225,000 - $290,600

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/DH/HV/721751

The 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. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

**About the role**:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Health Service Financial Performance & Capability, the Director, Health Service Financial Performance provides critical financial leadership, oversight and advice that ensures Victoria's health system and its service providers remain financially sustainable.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:
The Director, Health Service Financial Performance is responsible for working closely with senior executive departmental and sector stakeholders to identify and mitigate financial pressures on health services.

The Director, Health Service Financial Performance will build and maintain critical sector relationships to enable the early identification and resolution of financial sustainability pressures at both entity-specific and system-wide levels.

Are you:

- An experienced and outstanding leader of people at a senior level who is passionate about improving Victoria's health system to deliver the best possible outcomes for people?
- Able to provide strong leadership to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to build shared commitment and coordinate implementation?
- Able to lead, sustain and influence key relationships internally and externally?
- Recognised for your expertise in leading and delivering change in complex environments and for your deep understanding of the Victorian health system?

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- A deep understanding of both the health sector and state government processes and policies, including cabinet processes.
- Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.
- Knowledge of contemporary approaches to health system demand and capacity management and response, and its role in the wider context of government policy and reform priorities.
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in health, accounting, commerce, economics, political science, public administration or public policy.
- Professional Accounting Body Qualification and Membership - CPA/CA

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**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.

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