• 6 Month Contract, 80 hours per fortnight)
• Located in Frankston, Victoria.
• Classification: HS6 (Grade 6 Year 1-4*) plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Finance Analyst position sits within the Finance and Commercial Directorate, which provides organisation wide leadership in financial stewardship, performance management, compliance and strategic resource planning.  The role operates specifically within the Performance Analysis Reporting Unit (PARU), a specialist analytics and reporting function responsible for delivering high quality financial analysis, performance insights and data-driven reporting frameworks that support executive and operational decision-making. PARU plays a key role in strengthening organisational transparency, accountability and performance monitoring by integrating financial, activity and operational data into meaningful intelligence to guide both strategic priorities and day-to-day decision-making.

Position Summary

The Finance Analyst is a senior analytical role, operating with a high degree of professional autonomy and judgement to support financial sustainability and performance. The role provides advanced financial modelling, performance analysis, budgeting insight and activity-based evaluation to support strategic and operational decision-making across the Peninsula Care Group.

Working within PARU, the role strengthens organisational financial sustainability through high-level analytical expertise, enhanced reporting frameworks and robust planning tools. The position collaborates closely with Finance Business Partners, Activity Based Funding and Activity Based Costing team, Financial Reporting and operational leaders, to deliver accurate, timely and actionable financial insights that support organisational performance, accountability and continuous improvement.

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Skills & Experience Required

• Apply advanced professional expertise to interpret complex financial, operational and activity-based data, delivering insights that inform high-level planning and resource allocation.
• Lead development and enhancement of forecasting, costing, workforce and activity-based models using advanced Excel, Power Query, Power BI and enterprise finance systems.
• Provide senior analytical support for annual budgets, forecasting cycles, performance targets and long-term financial sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality financial and activity performance reports that support executive, board and directorate decision-making.
• Undertake complex analysis to support activity-based funding allocation, efficiency reviews, value-for-money assessments and service evaluation.
• Consolidate and synthesise insights from Finance Business Partners and system data sources to produce comprehensive performance narratives.
• Provide expert advice on financial governance, system optimisation, data quality improvement and reporting methodologies within PARU.
• Support Finance Business Partners and Senior Management on business cases, assessment of proposed investments, service changes, and business improvement projects through high-level analytical modelling.
• Strengthening business intelligence and data capability across the Peninsula Care Group by improving data structures, reports, dashboards, templates and analytical workflows.

Key Capabilities

Analytical and Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex, multi-source data sets and translate them into strategic insights.
• Expert proficiency in:

• Advanced Excel (complex formulas, Power Query, data modelling, automation).

• Power BI (data modelling, DAX, dashboard development).
• Power Query / ETL processes
• Enterprise finance and reporting systems

Strategic and Conceptual Thinking

Ability to integrate financial, operational and activity-based insights into strategic recommendations that influence executive decision-making.

Professional Judgement and Autonomy

Demonstrated capacity to exercise independent judgment, resolve complex analytical issues and operate with minimal direction, consistent with the classification level for this role.

Influential Communication

Ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively to executives, clinical leaders, managers and governance committees.

Continuous Improvement and Systems Thinking

Commitment to improving analytic maturity, data governance, reporting frameworks and financial planning processes across the organisation.

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport

• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Stanley Xu on SXu@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruitmentandonboarding@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).

The role ceases advertising on XX  (Optional): Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

  
 Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.  

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/  

Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025

circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.