Role description Job ad reference Role title Status Unit/Branch/Division Hospital and Health Service Location GC213645 Divisional Finance Manager (Executive Services) Recurring vacancies may become available in other work units Permanent full time Please note, future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process Finance Performance Finance and Business Services Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Southport Please note, this position and appointments to future vacancies may be required to travel to and/or work from other locations within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service PO6 $116 807 - $123 595 per annum Classification Salary Closing date Thursday, 23 June 2016 Applications will remain current for 12 months Please note: No third party applications will be accepted Contact name Andreas Voogt Contact number (07) 5687 2903 Online applications: Purpose of the Role www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au If you do not have access to the internet in order to apply online, please contact Recruitment Services on (07) 5687 9040. The Divisional Finance Manager (Executive Services) will be responsible for the financial management of Executive Services. The role will work closely with and effectively manage a complex range of stakeholders to influence decisions and drive financial and commercial performance and improvement. The incumbent will lead the delivery of value-add analysis, cost management and continuous improvement, long and short term forecasting, integrated financial planning, performance reporting, activity based funding analysis, asset management and procurement advice to the Executive of Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services (GCHHS). The role will require superior communication and project management skills to manage programs of work supporting the assessment of commercial proposals and initiatives and to prepare business cases and papers to the Executive and Board of GCHHS. About Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Gold Coast Health provides public health care services to more than 500,000 people living in one of Australia s most desired lifestyle destinations. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the service oversees more than 800 beds across two hospitals, as well as a range of community facilities offering services in child, mental, oral and sexual health. 1
Gold Coast Health offers care for a growing city located in Queensland s famous south-east corner, with its world-class beaches and hinterland, emerging cultural scene, national sporting teams, several universities and family-friendly atmosphere. Our vision Gold Coast Health will use innovation and a patient centred approach to deliver world class care. Our purpose To provide safe, responsive and financially sustainable health services. Our values Integrity Accountability Serving our community Empowering people Working together Striving for excellence Visit the Gold Coast Health website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth/ About the Hospital and Health Service/Division/Service Line GCHHS has a team of Divisional Finance Managers that play a pivotal role in sustaining a high performing and consultative Financial Performance team. This role works with the Division of Finance and Business Services senior management team to facilitate cultural change, build and maintain trust in the finance function, and ensure a collaborative approach to the provision of first rate financial and commercial services to GCHHS. Visit the Area/Hospital and Health Service/Division website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth/ Key Duties and Accountabilities Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Public Service and GCHHS values. Collaborate and consult closely with key stakeholders to deliver meaningful budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and reports that clearly align divisional financial performance against purchased activity and targets. Use technical expertise and negotiation skills to work with the management accounting unit and the Executive to produce high quality cohesive financial and business planning for Executive Services and GCHHS as a whole. Work with the Senior Director Financial Performance to provide decision support for negotiation, reporting and amendment processes under the terms of the GCHHS Service Agreement and measuring performance against targets. Understand the requirements for policy, systems, processes and culture to operate in an Activity Based Funding (ABF) environment. Implement and maintain procedures for the capturing of cost and pricing data, actively monitoring and analysing clinical activity levels, costing data and resource utilisation targets using casemix and financial data. Work collaboratively with the Executive and the management accounting function to identify variances and performance issues and develop strategies to manage them. Play an influential role in the commercial success and financial compliance of GCHHS. Provide support to the Strategic Procurement unit to review sourcing strategies, contractual obligations, and proactively managing and evaluating the performance of contracts across Executive Services Raise awareness of and monitoring compliance with procurement policy and procedures across Executive Services. Drive and monitor efficiency and optimisation strategies across Executive Services by utilising clinical benchmarking information, ABF data, and costing analysis. Provide financial compliance advice and support to the Executive to ensure GCHHS adheres to relevant accounting standards and government financial standards. 2
Ensure that all revenue available to Executive Services by way of grants, cost recoveries and service/patient charges are identified in the revenue base for Executive Services. Strategically managing the assets and providing quality and timely data and reporting as required by Financial Accounting, Commercial Services and the Asset Manager. Consult and provide advice on the financial aspects of service re-design, improvement projects, partnering opportunities, and investments for GCHHS. Provide quality financial and business support to the Executive Directors as required. Lead the development of business cases to support investment and partnering decisions for GCHHS. Manage programs of work to ensure there are project plans in place, milestones are defined, monitored and met and prepare reports for senior management, the Executive and Board on performance. Provide high quality financial modelling advice and support. Provide benchmarking analytics and recommendations to support commercial decisions. This position reports directly to the Senior Director Financial Performance. The position has financial and human resource delegations in accordance with the Service s Human Resource and Queensland Health s Financial Delegations Schedule. Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and take reasonable care to ensure that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others. Employees who are appointed to the GCHHS are to maintain data quality and manage all information in accordance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures. Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Business, Finance or Commerce is a mandatory requirement for this position. A relevant accounting professional qualification equivalent to Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Certified Accountant (CA) is a mandatory requirement for this position. An understanding of the regulatory environment and context in which a statutory body and health service works would be we regarded. A good understanding of, or the ability to quickly grasp the contestability environment would be well regarded. How you will be assessed You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Duties and Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Proven strong analytical and financial management skills with the ability to collate and critically analyse data, identify issues, assess options, negotiate outcomes and prepare recommendations and reports rapidly and accurately Ability to provide leadership, direction and advice to senior management and business units in the delivery of financial analysis, financial sustainability, and resource management in the area of financial analysis. Ability to forge strong networks and partnerships across a range of complex stakeholders to drive outcomes and performance. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to provide authoritative professional advice to a range of audiences, gain support and influence others, and negotiate outcomes that align with organisational goals and support organisational transformation and performance accountability. Commitment to quality and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, shows flexibility and a willingness to make decisions. Management skills and practices which engage and motivate staff to achieve quality outcomes, meet targets and deadlines, and improve and optimise performance. 3
Your application Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: A short statement (maximum 1 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the How you will be assessed section. Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Late applications cannot be submitted online. For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact officer. Additional information Pre-employment screening Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card, unless otherwise exempt. Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. All offers of employment are subject to the provision of adequate working rights in Australia in accordance with the granted visa s employment conditions and hours of work. Employment will not commence until sufficient evidence has been provided to Queensland Health e.g. copy of the visa, which provides details of the right to work in Australia and to what capacity as dictated by the offer. An offer of employment will be withdrawn immediately by Queensland Health should you not be granted a visa with such working rights without prejudice. Health professional roles involving delivery of health services to children and youth All relevant health professionals who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities. Disclosure of Previous Employment as a Lobbyist Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/library/document/policy/lobbyist-disclosure-policy.pdf Probation Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. Disclosure Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safe-work/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation/workerscompensation-and-rehabilitation-legislation/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation-act-2003) 4