Principal Budget Analyst in Hobart

The Budget and Finance team sits within Finance and Business Support in the Department of Health and plays a central role in developing, managing and reporting on the Department’s budget. The team works at a corporate level, coordinating the annual State Budget process, supporting funding flows across the health system, and providing high-quality financial advice to Executive and Government stakeholders. Working closely with internal areas and key external partners such as the Department of Treasury and Finance and the National Health Funding Body, the team ensures that funding arrangements for the Tasmanian Health Service are accurate, timely and aligned with policy requirements. Through collaboration, strong stakeholder relationships and a focus on continuous improvement, the team supports the delivery of a sustainable, high-quality health system for the Tasmanian community.

The Principal Budget Analyst provides leadership and specialist expertise in the development and management of the Department’s budget. The role leads and mentors a team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality budget processes, financial analysis and reporting to support decision‑making at senior levels. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the State Budget process
• Preparing authoritative financial advice and reporting for Executive and the Chief Financial Officer
• Managing complex funding arrangements, including interactions with the Tasmanian Health Service and national funding bodies
• Building strong stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to financial policy and systems
• Representing the Department in cross‑agency forums and working groups

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Extensive experience in budget development and financial management within a Government environment, supported by strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proven leadership capability, including experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes across organisational boundaries.
• Highly developed communication and reporting skills, with the ability to provide clear, authoritative advice on complex financial matters.

Details of appointment: 12 months Fixed Term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $132,460 to $139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
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Eligibility: Relevant tertiary qualifications, together with membership of, or eligible for membership of, either CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) or equivalent experience.

Contact: Name: Casey Gretton, Position: Manager - Budget Development and Advice, Phone number: (03) 6166 3816, Email address: casey.gretton@health.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.