The key duties of the position include About the role The National Health Funding Body (NHFB) has an Executive Level 1 (EL1) employment opportunity available for an appropriately qualified candidate to undertake a range of functions to help deliver transparent and efficient administration of Commonwealth, State and Territory funding for public hospitals in Australia. Under the guidance of the Chief Finance Officer, the role of the Assistant Director is to: § Undertake analysis of State and Territory compliance with Administrator policies ranging in complexity § Lead the preparation of a range of reports prepared on behalf of the Administrator § Undertake detailed analysis and report on National, State and Local Hospital Network funding trends and emerging issues § Undertake detailed analysis and report on public hospital expenditure from a variety of information sources § Work across the agency to identify inconsistencies and areas for improved reporting of public hospital funding § Provide detailed technical, professional policy advice in relation to complex problems and assist in strategic planning and policy development § Provide leadership to a small team including allocating work and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training § Represent the NHFB in liaising with internal and external stakeholders; including with States and Territories and portfolio agencies, to improve consistency and transparency of public hospital funding § Provide advice on technical and administrative matters to senior managers The National Health Funding Body is seeking people with diverse experience who are willing to explore innovative ways of working. People who work at the NHFB will display leadership at all levels and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes. Essential Requirements/Job Specific Capabilities § The ability to learn quickly and work autonomously to organise your own workload to achieve accurate and complete outcomes, using strong attention to detail skills § Experience in finance, economics or analytics (highly desirable) § You must be an Australian citizen to allow you to obtain a baseline security clearance. Selection Criteria In the context of the primary job purpose for the role, you are to demonstrate that you have extensive relevant experience enabling you to: 1. Experience in leading and managing teams to deliver organisational outcomes. 2. Display strong numerical, critical analysis and problem-solving skills and contribute to the assessment of organisational impacts, risks and benefits. 3. Develop productive working relationships and work collaboratively internally and externally to successfully deliver against deadlines. 4. Utilise highly developed written and verbal communication skills to liaise and negotiate effectively at senior levels within the agency and external agencies. How to Apply Please supply a one-page pitch, outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role on offer and selection criteria. To apply, send your pitch, your current CV (no more than three pages), and a completed Candidate Application Form to nhfbhr@nhfb.gov.au by 1 September 2025. For further information, please contact the Chief Finance Officer, Ben Nicholls, on (02) 5132 4891.
