The role  
Reporting to the Senior Director, Purchasing and Funding Branch, you will lead the continuous development of National and State Funding arrangements, ensuring compliance with the national health reform agreement (NHRA) in relation to the national cost data collection and the national activity submission. Your pivotal role involves leading the use of and further enhancement of the state-based clinical costing system, whilst orchestrating localizations in the state-based funding model to incentivise high value care. 

Additionally, you will drive enhancements in financial and clinical processes, advocating for Queensland's interests in national ABF discussions, operating as the key state contact to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority. You will act as a representative on the national funding model technical advisory committee driving various projects aimed at improving the quality of data submitted for funding purposes. You will establish robust protocols for data integrity assessment, provide expert guidance on ABF implications, and oversee the team to foster a culture of continual improvement and effective stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.

The successful person
To excel in this position, you should possess experience working with funding arrangements in health, coupled with a detailed understanding of how activity data drives funding and pricing for health in accordance with the NHRA. You must exhibit exceptional leadership skills and be able to communicate clearly with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds including data scientists, finance, health information management and clinical. 

About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance (HPSP) Division purchases public health and social services from service providers to optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the health system's efficiency and effectiveness. HPSP ensures health funding is used effectively to meet government priorities and achieve performance objectives outlined in agreements and contracts arising from purchasing decisions. As part of the commissioning role, the Division has responsibility for investing nearly $18 billion on behalf of the State and managing community services contracts to the value of approximately $280 million.
 
Benefits 
•    A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment 
•    Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Diverse work culture
•    Career training and development

How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
•    Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
•    A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.