Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/

The Finance and Business Intelligene Division is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to join the team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Executive Office is responsible for providing high level advice to, and coordinating, driving and delivering work undertaken by the CFO. You will work closely with senior leaders and FBI teams to support the organisation to meet key compliance requirements, undertake a range of coordination functions, including preparation of briefings, reports and other correspondence.

The Finance and Business Intelligence (FBI) Division is responsible for developing and maintaining budgets, financial management, ICT, procurement and supply, and providing strong operational finance and performance reporting analysis across the health service.

Reporting to the Executive Group Manager, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the
Executive Officer is responsible for providing high level advice to, and
co-ordinating, driving and delivering work undertaken by the CFO. As Executive Officer you will work closely with the CFO senior leaders and FBI teams, including Data and Reporting, Finance and Accounting, Health Information Services, Internal Audit, Procurement and Supply and Revenue and Patient Accounts.

In order to support the organisation to meet key compliance requirements, the Executive Officer is responsible for the coordination of incoming and outgoing correspondence within the CFO Office, liaison with the Government Relations team on the provision of high level advice to Minister’s offices and Treasury, and other projects and priorities for the Chief Finance Officer. The position will also provide high level support and advice to the Chief Finance Officer and other senior FBI staff, undertaking a range of coordination functions, including preparation of briefings, reports and other correspondence.

Under limited direction of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) you will:

managing the budget and resourcing for the CFO office
undertaking research and contributing to the development, planning and implementation of policies and programs relevant to the core business of the Division
coordinating the Divisional reporting accountabilities

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Relevant public sector management qualifications or experience working in the health sector is desirable.

Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and a pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.