Senior Manager, Productivity, Bench marking and Reporting Quality

About the role:

This position is a Fixed-Term, Full-time role from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028.

The Senior Manager, Productivity, Benchmarking and Reporting Quality is pivotal in a specialist unit dedicated to driving improved financial efficiency across Victoria's health services. They lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of the Benchmarking Roadmap. This includes working closely with an established health service working group to develop and refine financial metrics, identify and analyse variation in performance and unpack the drivers of efficient performance within a health service and between peer health services.

The Senior Manager also leads the data quality work stream (which compliments the benchmarking work) by improving the quality of financial data being displayed in benchmarking dashboards. They will play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of an updated set of reporting requirements as articulated in the Common Chart of Accounts Business Rules. They will need to explain the changes, respond to sector queries and continue to monitor adherence to the rules going forward.

The Senior Manager will also oversee the design and implementation of a health service financial productivity work stream.

We are seeking:

An accomplished professional with demonstrated expertise in health service financial reporting requirements, systems and processes used by Victorian health services. You will bring strong financial analysis skills and be able to analyse and generate insights into the drivers of financial performance within health services.

With accomplished stakeholder management skills, you will rapidly build partnerships with health service finance teams and respond to the needs of diverse stakeholders. With a persuasive influence, you'll secure buy-in for ideas and proposals, and your leadership will uphold public sector values, drive team performance, and enhance engagement through recognition and accountability.

As an inspiring team leader, you are committed to driving high performance and capability development. With a strong commitment to fostering workplace culture, you have demonstrated effective people management skills, possess the ability to lead a small team with an emphasis on capability development, and are dedicated to achieving outcomes that align with the department's priorities, all while promoting an environment of growth and excellence.

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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.

About you:

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.

Deep understanding of health service financial reporting requirements, systems and processes. Ability to translate and present complex financial improvement and technical data into clear insights for diverse audiences, including executives, clinicians, and external partners.

Build quality relationships with key senior stakeholders by actively fostering collaborative working relationships within Health Services, other teams with the Department of Health and other Government departments and establishing ongoing initiatives to enhance these relationships.

Understand the factors and issues impacting on financial performance and develop novel analytical approaches to test hypotheses

Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.

Qualification/Specialist Expertise

An appropriate tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce.

Detailed knowledge and understanding of the financial reporting requirements, systems and processes used by Victorian health services.

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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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