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Position title: Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Classification: Executive Level 1 (EL1)
Position location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $122,609 - $139,837 p.a.
Position/s: One
Employment status: Non-ongoing for 12 months, Full time (37.5 hours)
Security level: Baseline
Section: Data, Modelling and Analysis
Closing date: 30 August 2026About 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 Assistant Director, Data Analytics is an EL1 leadership role within the Data, Modelling and Analysis (DMA) section, reporting to the Director DMA. The role leads NHFB’s Data Analytics function, providing authoritative advice on NWAU and funding analysis, data quality and analytical risk to the Director DMA, Deputy CEO, CEO and Administrator.
The Assistant Director operates with a high degree of autonomy, leading complex and technically demanding initiatives across the full spectrum of the data analysis function – from strategic analytical planning and codebase uplift through to jurisdictional engagement and executive advice. The role directly supervises a small team and works closely with IHACPA, jurisdictional counterparts and other national bodies on classification, pricing and funding analysis.
The Assistant Director also contributes to strategic planning and organisational performance, and is expected to model NHFB’s values and behaviours across the organisation.
About the role
NHFB is seeking an experienced data analysis professional with strong technical and leadership capability, sound judgement and the confidence to provide frank, evidence-based advice to senior leaders in a small, high-performing agency.
Under limited direction, you will lead the Data Analytics team to:
- set analytical priorities in line with the Data Analysis Plan, balancing quarterly deliverables, capability uplift and long-term reforms including automation, rebasing and price weight development
- lead planning, sequencing and delivery of complex projects including the summary table rebuild and transition to Power BI
- allocate resources, manage risks and adapt plans in response to changing data, policy or operational contexts
- oversee maintenance and uplift of core analytical codebases and summary datasets, including transition from legacy systems
- ensure analytical approaches remain aligned with changes to classification systems, pricing models and specifications, and drive standardisation, automation and version control across team outputs
- represent the agency in cross-jurisdictional forums (including the Administrator’s Jurisdictional Advisory Committee, IHACPA’s Technical Advisory Committee) and provide expert interpretation of trends and impacts, and trusted strategic advice to senior executives on data quality issues, emerging risks and analytical insights
- lead the development of internal training modules and support the broader learning and development strategy, ensuring sustainable uplift in analytical, coding and communication skills, and mentor APS6 and APS5 staff to build depth of expertise across service streams
- ensure compliance with the PGPA Act, Public Service Act, National Health Reform Act and other legislative requirements within the role’s remit.
Selection criteria
NHFB will assess applications against the APS Integrated Leadership System at the EL1 level, your demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position, and your potential contribution to the DMA section and broader NHFB.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in data analysis and statistical modelling, proven experience leading complex analytical work programs in a government environment, and the communication skills to influence and advise senior stakeholders with confidence.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in mathematics, statistics, actuarial studies, computer science or other related discipline
- Advanced experience with Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, analysis and visualisation
- Demonstrated data analysis and statistical modelling experience, including working with large and complex datasets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical, policy or financial information and assess its implications
- Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior staff
- Excellent 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 delegate
- 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 policy, particularly the National Efficient Price determination
- Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness, particularly when reconciling complex data to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Experience operating in resource-constrained environments requiring flexibility, adaptability and broad responsibility
- Experience implementing and managing strict version control practices for codebases
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 the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Leonie Clemson,
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Position title: System Support and Reporting Officer
Classification: APS Level 6 (APS6)
Position location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $99,773 - $112,560 p.a.
Position/s: One
Employment status: Ongoing, Full time (37.5 hours) or Part time
Security level: Ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Clearance
Section: Finance
Closing date: 6 September 2026About 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 role
The National Health Funding Body (NHFB) has an APS Level 6 (APS6) employment opportunity available for an appropriately qualified system administrator support officer, to undertake a range of support functions to help deliver transparent and efficient administration of Commonwealth, State and Territory funding of the Australian public hospital system.
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance, System Administrator (EL1), the role of the System Support and Reporting Officer is to:
- Support Payments System maintenance and operations, including monitoring system jobs, user interfaces and workflows, maintaining the NHFB Configuration Document, and supporting the rollout of TechnologyOne software releases and the annual system rollover
- Assist with governance documentation and assurance reviews, including annual review of Payments System governance documents (Payments System Policy, System Security Plan, Internal Controls Framework, Security Risk Management Plan, Business Continuity Plan, Incident Response Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan) and quarterly user access reviews
- Deliver user training, help desk support and the quarterly Payments System Community of Practice for NHFB and jurisdiction users, including on-boarding and induction of new users
- Contribute to transparency reporting and data quality, including monthly and annual reporting to the publichospitalfunding.gov.au website and supporting preparation of Annual Report datasets and the Administrator's Statutory Disclosures
- Provide stakeholder support and contract administration assistance for key Payments System partners, including TechnologyOne, the Level 2 Configuration Support contractor, and State and Territory Payments System users
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.
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
- Demonstrated experience in systems administration, IT support, or a related technical or operational discipline, including maintaining documentation and supporting operational processes.
- Experience providing customer or user support services, including responding to queries, troubleshooting issues, and developing training or guidance materials for diverse audiences.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with demonstrated experience in quality assurance, data validation, or governance documentation activities.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation, user manuals, and correspondence for a range of internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently on assigned tasks, and escalate issues appropriately within the APS6 level of responsibility.
- Commitment to the APS Values, Code of Conduct, and the NHFB’s United Leadership behaviours.
Desirable
- Experience with TechnologyOne ERP software or a comparable enterprise-level financial or payments system.
- Understanding of the Australian public hospital funding framework, the National Health Reform Agreement, and the role of the Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool.
- Knowledge of relevant Commonwealth frameworks including the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Financial Framework, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), or the Information Security Manual (ISM).
- Experience with data analytics, reporting tools, or dashboard development within a government or financial services context.
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
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.
Additionally, NHFB employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to the workplace to assist wherever needed across the organisation.
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 Bec Armstrong on (02) 5132 0489 or bec.armstrong@nhfb.gov.au / NHFPPS.Support@nhfb.gov.au.
