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Costing Analyst - Administrative Service Officer 6

CompanyACT Health
LocationCity of Edinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 17, 2026
About The Company
Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines
About the Role

 

 

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 43855) 
Salary: $102,657 – $116,592 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: Canberra Hospital
Section: Revenue and Hospital Financial Services
Closing Date: 1 July 2026
 

 

What can we offer you: 


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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to discounted gym membership.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

 

 

About the Role:


 

Reporting directly to the Director, Costing and Performance within the Decision Support Unit (DSU), the Costing Analyst, Costing and Performance is integral to the effective and accurate delivery of information to staff and stakeholders, primarily relating to the cost and value of providing health services to the population of the ACT and surrounding region. The Unit will leverage reporting capabilities to enhance operational reporting from multiple data sources.

 

 

As CHS transitions towards an ABF environment, clinical costing becomes a critical enabler of strategic decision-making. It serves as a foundational component of ABF by providing the financial insights necessary to support informed planning and resource allocation. The role involves collaboration with clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders to ensure costing reflects clinical practice and aligns with national costing standards.

 

 

 

The Decision Support Unit is led by an Executive Group Manager reporting to the Chief Finance Officer within Canberra Health Services.

 


The DSU’s role includes:

 

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Promoting accountability to achieve strategic goals and building organisational capability to align Activity Based Funding and Operational Planning

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Provision of ICT Services for CHS

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Provision of data quality

Provision of Health Information Services

Provision of decision support services to enable operational and non-operational planning and quality reporting.

Supporting the efficient use of the Digital Health Record (informatics) and providing the liaison point between CHS and the DHR provider.

 

 

 

 

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

 

 

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

 

 


To Apply: 


Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

 

 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

 


Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website

 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

 

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. 

 

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Prathima Karri at (02) 5124 9353 or at Prathima.Karri@act.gov.au 

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Key Skills
Clinical CostingFinancial AnalysisActivity Based FundingData AnalysisStakeholder CollaborationOperational ReportingStrategic PlanningResource AllocationHealth Information ServicesDecision Support
Categories
Finance & AccountingHealthcareData & AnalyticsGovernment & Public SectorAdministrative
Benefits
Competitive Pay RatesSalary PackagingFringe Benefits Tax ConcessionsFlexible Working ConditionsEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounted Gym MembershipOnsite PhysiotherapistsOnsite CafesStaff CafeteriaPharmacyGift Shop
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role focuses on delivering accurate costing and value information regarding health services to stakeholders. It involves collaborating with clinical and financial teams to align costing with national standards and support strategic decision-making.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$102,657 - A$116,592
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
2063
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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