About the role: The Director, Portfolio Funding Assurance plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding the financial sustainability of Victoria's health system. Working closely with others in the Budget and Intergovernmental Relations Branch and across the Department, the position is responsible for providing authoritative assurance on the department's existing base funding and revenue flows, including Commonwealth funding and other external sources, that underpin delivery in the health portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, Budget and Intergovernmental Relations, the Director leads multidisciplinary teams to assess the impacts of year‑on‑year government decisions, analyse variances, and ensure hospitals and health services are funded reliably and transparently throughout the financial year. The Director leads the development of advice and analytics that inform funding commitments, manage in‑year adjustments, and strengthen health service revenue management. The role also leads the monitoring of departmental and portfolio efficiency reforms, identifying risks, tracking progress, and guiding evidence‑based decisions to meet cost-control targets. By bringing together financial insight, strategic stewardship and robust assurance practice, the Director ensures the department can effectively meet its obligations, optimise revenue opportunities, and support a financially resilient health system for all Victorians. 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: We are looking for someone who can: Oversee end-to-end assurance of the department's base funding and revenue flows, including Commonwealth and other external sources, ensuring funding arrangements are robust, transparent and aligned with government priorities. Lead the assessment of year-on-year government decisions and the financial impact of policy changes, ensuring revenue and expenditure settings remain sustainable across the portfolio. Drive continuous improvement in funding governance, controls and assurance processes, strengthening accountability for revenue management across the health system. Lead the development, assurance and monitoring of cost-control initiatives and funding priority measures, enabling risks to financial sustainability, service delivery and implementation to be clearly identified and managed. Provide authoritative financial stewardship and analytical oversight of cost-control initiatives, working closely with Hospitals Victoria and the Finance Branch to enable targets to be realistic, measurable and transparently tracked. Build and maintain strong partnerships across the Department, Hospitals Victoria, central agencies and external stakeholders, influencing investment design, revenue policy settings and funding conditions to improve system outcomes. Expertise / Qualifications: An understanding of public sector funding and investment assurance, including portfolio governance, financial risk assessment, performance oversight and value-for-money evaluation across complex funding programs will be highly advantageous. A relevant tertiary qualification in Health Management, Law, Finance, Business Management or related technical field would be well regarded. What we offer: The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world. A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector. * 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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health. If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.
