The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Business Analyst
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Ongoing position
• Provide expert financial oversight and business partnering support for the VIDRL, VICNISS and Guidance Portfolio at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
• Salary Packaging, 5 weeks annual leave plus ADO. Hybrid Working.

This role will primarily support is the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL). VIDRL is part of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. VIDRL provides the Victorian Department of Health with virology and mycobacteria public health reference laboratory services, including surveillance, outbreak investigations, reference testing and research.

Your New Role

• Prepare and process month-end journals, cost centre and special purpose fund reports, and diagnostic revenue reconciliations in line with financial timetables.
• Analyse and review financial systems, activity data, and revenue reports to support accurate reporting, budgeting, and operational decision-making.
• Assist the Business Manager with monthly management reporting, annual budget development, and ongoing financial reviews with divisional managers.
• Support the financial management of grant-funded programs and clinical trials, including budgeting, invoicing, acquittals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain financial controls and documentation, including the VIDRL Accounts Manual, and liaise with internal departments and external clients to resolve accounting and billing queries.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related field. Qualification or part qualification as a CPA or CA is desirable.

• Demonstrated commitment to The Melbourne Way — putting people first, leading with kindness, and achieving excellence together.
• Strong knowledge and experience in accounting, billing, revenue, and costing systems, including aged debtors, collections, and revenue maximisation processes.
• Highly numerate with advanced analytical and Excel skills, and experience meeting strict financial reporting deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desirable experience with enterprise finance or pathology billing systems, Power BI reporting, and an understanding of Medicare and institutional billing frameworks.

Benefits of working at the RMH: 

• A values-based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities and access to mentorship and leadership programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including Discounted fitness and health facilities with Fitness Passport, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees
• Salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested? 

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us. For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below. 

Don’t delay, apply now!  - recruitment is ongoing. 

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.