Health Service Business Partner

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 onsupporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can;
whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact withcommunicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health andwellbeing 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:

The Health Service Business Partner (Hospitals and Health Services) role is responsible for understanding the department's strategic financial investment in Victoria's health system, health service financial sustainability and being the interface between the Department of Health, Health Services and the Department of Treasury.

Against the context of increased financial sustainability challenges for Victoria's health services, this position is part of a specialist branch that coordinates the allocation of financial resources across Victoria's health system and actively monitors sector budget expenditure.

The Business Partner role is responsible for analysing funding adequacy for investment decisions and understanding the key drivers across the allocated portfolio of Health Services.

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:

• Drive optimal financial decision-making through the provision of timely, accurate and useful information to management.
• Monitor the impact of operational activities on financial performance and understand the key drivers with a focus on emerging trends and risks.
• Deliver regular forecasting based on trend analysis providing an independent portfolio view.
• Provide financial insight and advice to Executive to optimise financial performance.
• Build quality relationships with key senior stakeholders at Health Services as the key Departmental contact.
• Actively model the department's vision and values arising from demonstrating collaborative relationships, appropriate and effective governance, responsive leadership, community focus, developing our workforce, and accountability and effectiveness.
• Provide timely and authoritative advice and develop open and effective communication strategies including collection of highly complex, contentious or sensitive information on matters of staff or business.

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.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.

All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.

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Job type:

Full time

Job classification:

VPSG5

Contact:

Anu Thapar