Manager, State Budget, Queensland Health

22 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $100,000 - $140,000 per year

We are looking for a Manager, State Budget to join our team to support the delivery of quality health services in Queensland by helping to ensure Queensland Health is appropriately funded through the annual state budget processes.

As the Manager, State Budget you will manage the development and implementation of strategic policy projects, primarily the development of Queensland Health's annual Budget submission and Budget papers. You will manage and undertake analysis and provide advice on policy issues in areas such as health expenditure, funding and health service performance; and identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

  • Public policy analysis and general critical thinking skills.
  • Effective project/program management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes and lead a small team.
  • Flexible and agile professional approach, including ability to work autonomously and show initiative.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills needed to build productive professional relationships and networks as well as manage a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work flexibly across teams in policy analysis, and in responding to changing priorities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.
  • Knowledge of the Queensland and Australian health system or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
  • Prior experience with public sector policy and budget cycles such as the development of Cabinet or CBRC submissions.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

  • Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
  • Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
  • Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

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For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.



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