The Team:

The Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing Budget and Finance team focuses on professionalism, learning and continuous professional development. The team works closely with the business units in Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing and provides strategic business support in line with the strategic priorities and the Department's CARE values.

The Role:

The Business Manager will: • Provide strategic business expertise and advice to the Chief Executive Hospitals, Clinical Executive Director - Statewide Mental Health Services and senior operational staff, including staff from areas delivering services directly to patients and areas providing support services (i.e. supply). • Oversee the business requirements of the operational area(s), including budget and financial management, to support the effective use of allocated resources.

You will need:

• Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in a business management, business partnering or business advisory role, preferably within a health context.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in electronic financial and human resource systems, together with skills and experience in developing and preparing integrated business reports.
• High level strategic, conceptual, creative and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise activities and make sound judgements to support organisational objectives and strategies.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in a business / management or related field

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Business Manager Band 6 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Bronwen Pinkard
Position: Manager – Finance and Business CMHW
Phone number: 03 6165 8567
Email address: [email protected]

*Applications Close 8 October 11:55pm.