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Join us to deliver services that support and improve the health of Western Australians.
The Department of Health, led by the Director General, has been established as the System Manager responsible for the overall strategic direction, management, and performance of the Western Australian (WA) public health operating at arm’s length from health service delivery. We operate in a corporate environment, and do not deliver front line health services to the community.
WA Health consists of the Department of Health, eight Health Service Providers and employs approximately 43,000 dedicated staff who ensure the health wellbeing of the State’s population throughout the metropolitan, regional and remote areas of WA. The WA health system as a single health entity covers an area covering approximately 2.5 million square kilometres.
The Budget Strategy Unit (BSU) within the Purchasing and System Performance (PSP) Division of the department is establishing a pool of motivated and dynamic Senior Analysts and Senior Workforce Analysts.
The BSU manages the annual Budget process for WA Health, including development of submissions in close consultation with budget holders, financial analysis and updates to cost models and provision of budget and policy advice to budget holders.
Your new role:
This is a Recruitment Pool for permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time and fixed term part time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic applicants to Senior Analyst and Senior Workforce Analyst positions within the Budget Strategy Unit.
The Senior Analyst takes an active role in coordinating and delivering analysis of financial, budgetary and expenditure information and/or business projections/trends in accordance with organisational requirements. In this role, you will prepare and present high-quality products, services and advice that is proactive, solution focused and responsive to customer needs. You will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to a range of business development projects associated with resource allocation, costing and financial sustainability.
The Senior Workforce Analyst provides timely and accurate reporting, modelling and analytics on health system workforce performance to health executive, government and the public. In this role, you will develop workforce models and labour costing information for the WA health system to meet System Manager requirements and to enable robust analysis of system corporate performance.
We currently have the following opportunities available for an immediate start:
- One (1) permanent, full-time opportunity
- One (1) fixed term, full-time opportunity for twelve (12) months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
What are we looking for?
Ideal candidates for this role will be experienced in business analysis with knowledge of financial management processes. You will possess well-developed communication skills and problem-solving ability within a financial management environment. We are looking for people who can work collaboratively and motivate others.
We care about you!
We offer a purpose driven environment conveniently located in East Perth. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements, work from home arrangements genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Generous salary packaging options.
- Public Service Holidays
- Wherefit Membership – great value deals across an extensive choice of wellbeing benefits across Perth
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Claisebrook train station within 5-minute walk; Yellow Cat service to the building entrance, public transport buses close by. A short walk to the bustling Royal Street the café strip. Next to the recently redeveloped Moort-ak Waadiny, Wellington park.
Diverse and Inclusive workforce
The Department of Health embraces diversity and believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us. Please indicate on your application if you fall into one of these diversity groups.
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.
If you require adjustments during our recruitment process and in the workplace or have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process (including alternate methods of communication, or alternative format documentation) please contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Want To Know More About This Role?’ section.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Want to join the Department of Health? Here’s how:
Apply online now by submitting the following in MS word or PDF format only online;
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience and key achievements, including the details of two (2) professional referees, with one referee being your current line manager.
- A maximum two (2) page statement, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the selection criteria of the job you are interested in applying for. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement, and the attached Job Description Form for more information about the position.
All work-related requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. You will be required to provide proof of your residency status if you are successful.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Want to know more about this role?
For information regarding this position, please contact Katie Batty, Manager – Budget Strategy Unit, on (08) 6213 54***or ***********@health.wa.gov.au.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
