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APS Classification:
APS Level 6Salary
$99,773 - $112,560Office arrangement
On Site (Canberra)Office arrangement details
Flexible working arrangements will be considered in accordance with the National Health Funding Body Enterprise Agreement 2024-27Opportunity type
Full-TimeOpportunity status
OngoingSecurity level
BaselineClosing date
2/08/2026
About the National Health Funding Body
The Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool (the Administrator) and the National Health Funding Body (NHFB) were established through the Council of Australian Government’s National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) of August 2011. NHFB is a small, high-performing agency based in Canberra.
The primary functions of the NHFB are to assist the Administrator in:
- calculating and advising the Commonwealth Treasurer of the Commonwealth’s contribution to public hospital funding in each State and Territory ($30 billion in 2024-25)
- reconciling estimated and actual public hospital services, and adjusting Commonwealth payments (over 46 million activities in 2024-25)
- undertaking funding integrity analysis to identify public hospital services that potentially received funding through other Commonwealth programs
- monitoring payments of Commonwealth, State and Territory public hospital funding into the National Health Funding Pool (the Pool)
- making payments from the Pool to each LHN
- reporting publicly on funding, payments and services
- developing and providing three-year data plans to the Commonwealth, States and Territories
- supporting additional funding streams to be transacted through the Pool.
About the position
NHFB is recruiting multiple APS6 Senior Data Analysts within the Data, Modelling and Analysis (DMA) section and the Finance section. Each position applies core data analysis, modelling and reporting skills to a specific business area, such as calculation and reconciliation of National Health Reform (NHR) funding, analysis of pricing, classification and activity trends, or financial data analysis and reporting. All three positions report to an EL1 team lead within their respective section.
Each APS6 Senior Data Analyst operates under limited direction with a high degree of autonomy, independently delivering complex analyses and interrogating large, complex datasets. The role provides specialist analytical advice with medium to high impact on section outcomes, and supports strategic planning within its business area.
Each APS6 Senior Data Analyst also contributes to quality assurance and capability uplift within their team, including mentoring of less experienced staff, and is expected to model NHFB’s values and behaviours across the organisation.
About the role
NHFB is seeking experienced senior data analysts with strong technical skills, sound judgement and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for executives and stakeholders.
Under limited direction, you will:
- independently deliver complex analyses and modelling relevant to your team’s business area, such as NHR funding calculations, pricing and classification analysis, or financial reporting and reconciliation
- undertake analysis on data and information provided by States and Territories to support alignment to National Health Reform payments through the National Health Funding Pool
- maintain, test and enhance core datasets, models and code assets in response to specification, pricing, policy or system changes
- contribute to automation, refactoring and continuous improvement of existing analytical tools and processes
- lead preparation of regular reporting outputs such as statutory compliance reports, and priority analytical projects, interpreting policy, pricing, classification or financial changes to assess their implications for funding, budgets or trends
- produce clear briefs, visualisations and analysis for executive, committee and external audiences
- support EL1/EL2 colleagues in stakeholder engagement, including national bodies such as IHACPA and AIHW, jurisdictional meetings, bilaterals and governance committees, as required
- conduct quality assurance of the work of less experienced team members, and provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior staff
- apply relevant legislative and policy requirements, including the PGPA Act and the National Health Reform Act, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture aligned with NHFB’s values.
Selection criteria
NHFB will assess applications against the APS Integrated Leadership System at the APS6 level, your demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position, and your potential contribution to your section and broader NHFB.
The successful candidates will have strong technical and analytical skills, sound understanding of government processes, and the communication skills to translate complex data and analysis for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Essential requirements
- Demonstrated data analysis and modelling experience, including working with large and complex datasets
- Experience with SAS, Python, SQL or similar programming, modelling and reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical, policy or financial information and assess its implications
- Experience in system management (maintaining, testing, and upgrading assets and systems) aligning to documented agency practice
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear briefs, visualisations and advice for varied audiences
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, work independently on complex tasks, and know when to escalate
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Experience maintaining accurate documentation and applying quality assurance practices
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, managers and external stakeholders
- Sound understanding of the APS context, including APS Values and the Code of Conduct
Highly desirable
- Knowledge of health funding, financial or policy frameworks relevant to the position (specific relevance will vary by team)
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness, particularly when reconciling complex data and financial figures to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Tertiary qualifications in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial studies, or Computer science
- Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior staff
Why NHFB?
The National Health Funding Body is a workplace committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential.
The NHFB values health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits to support staff including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Fostering a positive workplace culture and encouraging work-life balance
- Providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.
In the 2025 Australian Public Service Employee Census, the NHFB ranked in the top 10 from 104 APS agencies for ‘Wellbeing Policies and Support’, ‘SES Leadership’ and ‘Innovation’.
Additional information
The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the Baseline Vetting level. A loss of security clearance may result in termination of employment.
It is an expectation that all NHFB employees will perform their jobs professionally, respectfully and in accordance with the principles and practices of workplace diversity, workplace participation and in support of a safe working environment.
Given the agency’s small size, you will need to be flexible, contributing to other functions of the agency and projects as needed.
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 the closing date.
For further information, please contact Cameron Christie, Assistant Director Data Analytics on 02 5132 1383.
Contact
Contact officer
Cameron ChristieContact phone
Phone (02) 5132 1383Contact email
Cameron.Christie@nhfb.gov.auAgency Employment Act
PS Act 1999Vacancy number
VN-0770921RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability(Opens in a new tab/window). This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.
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APS Classification:
APS Level 6Salary
$99,773 - $112,560Office arrangement
On Site (Canberra)Office arrangement details
Flexible working arrangements will be considered in accordance with the National Health Funding Body Enterprise Agreement 2024-27Opportunity type
Full-TimeOpportunity status
OngoingSecurity level
BaselineClosing date
2/08/2026
About the National Health Funding Body
The Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool (the Administrator) and the National Health Funding Body (NHFB) were established through the Council of Australian Government’s National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) of August 2011. NHFB is a small, high-performing agency based in Canberra.
The primary functions of the NHFB are to assist the Administrator in:
- calculating and advising the Commonwealth Treasurer of the Commonwealth’s contribution to public hospital funding in each State and Territory ($30 billion in 2024-25)
- reconciling estimated and actual public hospital services, and adjusting Commonwealth payments (over 46 million activities in 2024-25)
- undertaking funding integrity analysis to identify public hospital services that potentially received funding through other Commonwealth programs
- monitoring payments of Commonwealth, State and Territory public hospital funding into the National Health Funding Pool (the Pool)
- making payments from the Pool to each LHN
- reporting publicly on funding, payments and services
- developing and providing three-year data plans to the Commonwealth, States and Territories
- supporting additional funding streams to be transacted through the Pool.
About the position
The Senior People Advisor is an APS6 role within the Policy, Planning and Performance (PPP) section, reporting to the Assistant Director, People (EL1). The role supports delivery of NHFB’s People workstream, providing operational and advisory Human Resources (HR) support across recruitment, payroll oversight, HR policy, learning and development, and workforce reporting.
The Senior People Advisor operates under general direction, exercising sound judgement on day-to-day HR matters and supporting the Assistant Director in complex or sensitive issues. The role may supervise a team member, and works closely with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) under a Shared Services arrangement for HR, payroll and related functions.
The Senior People Advisor also contributes to broader corporate governance and organisational performance activities as required, and is expected to model NHFB’s values and behaviours across the organisation.
About the role
NHFB is seeking an experienced HR practitioner with sound judgement, strong organisational skills and the confidence to provide practical, evidence-based advice in a small, high-performing agency.
Under general direction, you will support the People workstream to:
- deliver operational HR services including recruitment, payroll oversight and mandatory reporting obligations
- support the development, review and maintenance of NHFB’s HR policy framework in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement and relevant legislation
- support delivery of the NHFB Academy and United Leadership Program, including coordination of People workstream learning modules
- support the annual Census Action Plan process, including consolidation of findings and coordination of implementation actions
- build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders including DHDA, Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and shared services providers
- provide day-to-day guidance and support to a team member, as required
- support policy development work across the People workstream, including research, drafting and consultation as required
- contribute to compliance with the PGPA Act, Public Service Act, NHFB Enterprise Agreement and other legislative requirements within the role’s remit.
Selection criteria
NHFB will assess applications against the APS Integrated Leadership System at the APS6 level, your demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position, and your potential contribution to the PPP section and broader NHFB.
The successful candidate will have sound HR administration and advisory experience, a solid understanding of government processes, and the communication skills to work effectively with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
Essential requirements
- Demonstrated experience in HR administration, including recruitment, payroll oversight or related operational HR functions
- Sound understanding of the APS context, including APS Values and the Code of Conduct
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports and guidance material
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, work independently on routine matters, and know when to escalate
- Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate, confidential records
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, managers and external stakeholders
Highly desirable
- Experience supporting learning and development or capability-building programs
- Experience supporting employee census or engagement survey processes
- Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior staff
Why NHFB?
The National Health Funding Body is a workplace committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential.
The NHFB values health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits to support staff including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Fostering a positive workplace culture and encouraging work-life balance
- Providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.
In the 2025 Australian Public Service Employee Census, the NHFB ranked in the top 10 from 104 APS agencies for ‘Wellbeing Policies and Support’, ‘SES Leadership’ and ‘Innovation’.
Additional information
The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the Baseline Vetting level. A loss of security clearance may result in termination of employment.
It is an expectation that all NHFB employees will perform their jobs professionally, respectfully and in accordance with the principles and practices of workplace diversity, workplace participation and in support of a safe working environment.
Given the agency’s small size, you will need to be flexible, contributing to other functions of the agency and projects as needed.
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 the closing date.
For further information, please contact Gemma Freiberg (Director, Policy, Planning and Performance) on (02) 5132 1229.
Contact
Contact officer
Gemma FreibergContact phone
Phone (02) 5132 1229Contact email
gemma.freiberg@nhfb.gov.auAgency Employment Act
PS Act 1999RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability(Opens in a new tab/window). This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.
