Senior Analyst
WA Health
Job Description
Senior Analyst – Budget Strategy Unit
This is a Fixed Term FullTime appointment for 75 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Additional checks such as a working with children check or a pre-employment health assessment may be required.
Position Profile
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst within the Budget Strategy Unit to support delivery of WA Health’s annual Budget process, working closely with stakeholders across the WA Health System and the Department of Treasury.
As part of the Budget Advice, Coordination and Support team, the Senior Analyst supports a number of critical elements of the annual budget process, including development of the annual Budget and Mid-year Review submissions, development of the annual budget papers for WA Health and collation of key information to support the annual Estimates process.
Responsibilities
In a collaborative team environment, you will apply critical thinking to analyse and review budget submissions and associated cost models. You will have excellent project and time management skills, ensuring your work is delivered on time. Liaising with budget holders, you will be a dynamic communicator, able to consider multiple viewpoints and suggest practical, fiscally viable solutions to meet the needs of the health system.
You will be able to consider broader policy and strategic perspectives to funding requests to ensure alignment with Government and WA Health goals.
You will be a competent writer, able to communicate information clearly and concisely in a thoughtful and compelling narrative to support funding requests. You will have exceptional attention to detail with an ability to both drill down into detailed costings and consider broader financial impacts of funding requests.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the great salary, employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Accessto salary packaging arrangements
- Professional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements