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 Manager, Funding and Budget Reform plays a pivotal leadership role in driving sustainable health system funding through the development and implementation of reform initiatives. This role is responsible for leading the design and oversight of the health productivity framework, supporting sector-wide cost escalation growth rate containment, and advancing evidence-based policy solutions to improve funding efficiency and budget alignment.
Working across government and with health services, the Manager leads reviews into cost and performance drivers, develops funding policy options, and manages projects to improve the integrity and strategic alignment of modelled hospital budgets. The role also leads the preparation of communications, stakeholder engagement materials, and briefings to support understanding and adoption of funding reform initiatives.
In this role you will:
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Lead the development and implementation of a system-wide health productivity framework to guide sustainable sector growth and improve value for money.
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Oversee strategic reviews of cost and funding escalation drivers across the health sector and provide recommendations to support improved fiscal sustainability.
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Manage and deliver reform projects aimed at improving the design, transparency, and credibility of modelled hospital budgets.
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Conduct deep-dive reviews into health service performance and cost structures, particularly in relation to modelled budget allocations and funding models.
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Develop high-quality briefing materials, reports, and engagement products to support communication of budget models and reform objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
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Collaborate and negotiate with finance, performance and central agencies to ensure reforms are integrated, evidence-informed, and aligned with broader health system priorities.
Please view position description for further information about the role.
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:
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Contributes advanced expertise and knowledge to strategic planning and decision making processes for establishing sustainable health service budgets and implementing reform initiatives.
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Responsible for implementation of endorsed strategic policy across health sector productivity and budgets; manages major projects for the organisation; provides policy advice to government, senior levels of the organisation and key external stakeholders on cost escalation containment and funding efficiency.
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Area of expertise and responsibility is complicated by the scale and difficulty of the issues; Provides leadership and guidance based on advanced expertise in funding, productivity and budgets.
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Proficiency and expertise has a significant impact on the capability to deliver the policy agenda, program or project initiatives; High level expertise in the program area; High level expertise in -health system funding and reforms.
Qualification/Specialist Expertise
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A tertiary qualification in business or financial management, public administration, public policy or equivalent would be advantageous.
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A strong understanding of the Victorian public sector is essential.
What we offer:
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The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
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A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
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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
[email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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