Business Partner, Finance

Job Description

Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time Organisation: Department of Health Occupation: Finance Reference: VG/FS721707 Job posted: 22/01/2025 Closes: 05/02/2025 Classification: VPSG6 Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115 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: The Business Partner sits in the Finance and Support (F&S) division, and is responsible for the relationship between F&S and another division/s. Maintaining oversight of how effectively Finance and Support division branches service the rest of the Department, you will develop solutions and strategies to address needs of your division, while also providing intelligence to F&S to meet upcoming priorities in your division and identify business improvement opportunities to uplift capability. Managing competing priorities from stakeholders, business partners will need subject matter familiarity, high-level diagnostic and strategic capabilities, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and highly developed prioritization capacity. How you'll make a difference: Provide high quality business intelligence, authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research. Responsible for budget, contract, and procurement information for division/s within their portfolio. The role will lead detailed budget development, management, analysis, and reporting services to support divisional / portfolio executives. The position has a key role in the contribution to cross portfolio tasks working with the Manager, Business Partner Coordination to ensure all timelines and reporting to central agencies are met. The role will also contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of financial reporting to ensure data integrity and detailed monitoring, management and reporting of budgets, including review and analysis of expenditure within the financial parameters. Be responsible for monthly budget forecasts and work closely with the Budget and Contract management teams to ensure a seamless monthly reporting cycle and reporting to relevant executive cohorts. This role will work collaboratively with the Budget and Contract Management team to ensure financial systems are up to date and reflect a true representation of the divisions / portfolio's financial / budget positions, detailing all risks and reporting this to the relevant executive within division. Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: CPA or CA or other equivalent accounting qualification and membership will also be highly regarded. Experience in public sector finance would be highly regarded. 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. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr