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Tasmanian Government Hiring for Director Finance and Procurement Job at Hobart Full Time
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Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 23 November, 2022 11:55 PM
Director Finance and Procurement (521700)
Department of Health
Finance and Business Support
Finance and Business Support
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 23 November, 2022 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Wednesday 23 November, 2022 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Senior Executive Level 2- Base
Employment Type:
Full Time
Region:
South, Statewide
Location:
9/22 Elizabeth St, Hobart
Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
- Lead the development and implementation of financial management, purchasing and supply strategies, projects, policies and practices for the effective management of DoH resources.
- Monitor and analyse the DoH’s performance against budget and provide timely, accurate and strategic advice to the CFO, DoH Executive and Secretary on financial and budgetary issues.
- Lead the operational activities of the Procurement and Supply Unit.
- Ensure DoH adherence to relevant Tasmanian Government regulations, other relevant State Legislation, and Australian Government legislation.
- Provide high level leadership, expertise and strategic advice on financial, budgetary, procurement and supply issues.
- Provide professional leadership to Financial Management Unit and Procurement and Supply Unit staff and opportunities for ongoing staff development and career progression.
- Develop, and maintain effective relationships within the DoH and with external organisations, including the Department of Treasury and Finance and Tasmanian Audit Office.
- Ensure the efficient and effective use of human, physical and financial resources of the DoH Financial Management and the Procurement and Supply Units.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, working 73.5 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP until 28 April 2023
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification:
Salary $166,467 – $191,440 per annum + 10.5% superannuation
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Senior level experience in managing a range of diverse functions of a large and complex organisation, including high level skills in business management, reporting and evaluation, together with proven ability in financial analysis; development of related policies and procedures; and familiarity with the Government budget cycle and supporting financial systems and processes.
- Demonstrated high level strategic planning skills, conceptual, analytical and creative skills including demonstrated ability to identify relevant issues and to make sound judgements about strategies, directions and priorities.
- Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate complex and sensitive issues effectively, to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven ability to work constructively as a member of a management team.
- Proven leadership qualities, including demonstrated high levels of adaptability and flexibility. High level change management skills, including capacity to impart vision, deal with pressure, ambiguity and respond innovatively to situations.
- High level understanding of the complex environment of health services, particularly contemporary national and local issues.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting and membership of either CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Craig Jeffery
Chief Financial Officer
(03) 6166 1227
[email protected]
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