Senior Executive Director, Budget Strategy And Financial Sustainability

SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUDGET STRATEGY & FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
* Strategic executive leadership opportunity
* Support a robust health system
* Bridge the Department and healthcare services
About the organisation
The Victorian Department of Health strives for a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. The Department delivers a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. Part of the new Health Funding, Finance and Investment Division, the Budget Strategy and Financial Sustainability branch will bring together portfolio Budget Strategy, health service and funded agency financial performance, and oversight of whole of system Financial Sustainability under a single umbrella.
About the role
The Senior Executive Director (SED), Budget Strategy and Financial Sustainability, is an integral and highly strategic role in the Health Funding, Finance and Investment division of the Department of Health. Working closely with the Deputy Secretary, Health Funding, Finance and Investment, the SED provides critical executive leadership, managing initiatives to fortify the Financial Sustainability of the health and community system and bringing together portfolio Budget Strategy, health service and funded agency financial performance, with oversight of whole of system of Financial Sustainability. The SED leads a team of executive leaders and Directors to provide advice and expertise in relation to the Department's portfolio budget outlook and funding reforms. Bridging the strategic and commercial needs of healthcare services and the Department, the SED will lead efficiency and Financial improvement initiatives that ensure the Financial Sustainability of health services.
About you
A highly credible and strategic people leader, with a proven ability to influence and connect people, your diverse public sector career, demonstrates a capacity to navigate politically sensitive and complex change environments. Coupled with your passion for enhancing the state's healthcare landscape, you excel in building safe and inclusive high-performing teams, uplifting organisational capabilities and building collaborative partnerships. Ideally, you bring a comprehensive understanding of complex funding structures and a penchant for disruptive thinking. Your ability to translate technical requirements into operational strategies will be instrumental in garnering shared commitment towards positive change.
To apply go to SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUDGET STRATEGY & FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY (shk.com.au) and click ‘apply for this job' Please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
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 disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.
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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.