Policy Analyst, Health Sector Funding

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

**About the role**:
The Policy Analyst is a member of the Funding, Productivity & Budgets (FPB) team in Hospitals Victoria, supporting the CEO of Hospitals Victoria to ensure the financial sustainability of Victoria's health system.

Within FPB, the Productivity & Budgets team has carriage of purchasing arrangements across hospitals and other providers, with a focus on directing resources to achieve the key priorities, directions, and strategies of the Department of Health. The team leads the development of budget bids and the allocation of this funding across the system, as well as funding and accountability arrangements for providers other than hospitals.

In this role you will:

- Support the team to provide high-level strategic, policy, budget and funding advice on a range of complex health issues to executives, central agencies, and Ministers;
- Consult and liaise with key stakeholders, including working with stakeholders that have competing interests and diverse perspectives;
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute to achieving team, divisional and departmental objectives;
- Be strongly focused on cultural safety by creating environments and relationships free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.

**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.

**About you**:
Are you:

- A self-starter with initiative, and enjoy being part of a team working on multiple projects?
- An excellent written communicator and comfortable in contributing complex and engaging written products?
- Enjoy problem solving, analysing and interpreting financial data?
- Experienced in service system reform potentially (but not necessarily) including in the health sector?

**Qualifications**
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Finance / Economics / Public Policy (or a related field) will be well regarded.

**Specialist Expertise**
- An understanding and knowledge of the Victorian budget processes, health system funding, relevant departmental systems and environments is desirable.
- Background and experience in a public policy, economics, budgeting or analytical role.

**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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