Join a team like no other with career support to take you further! The Business Services Branch are looking for an Assistant Business Manager to join their team and lead the coordination and management of operational financial, human resource and procurement activities for the Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance Division.

Job details

As the Assistant Business Manager, you will ensure effective and timely coordination of business support functions, focusing on valuable and ethical compliance and governance, to support and assist in management's decision-making. 

What you'll do 

• Ensure the business support functions operate consistently and effectively enabling strategic objectives and legislative obligations are met. 
• Advise, consult and negotiate with senior managers in the coordination and management of monitoring and reviewing/reporting of the budget and other administrative matters.  
• Manage, prepare, plan, monitor and report on finance, administration, human resources, information management, procurement and contact management matters.  
• Undertake research, investigate, analyse and provide guidance and advice to senior management and staff to assist in strategic decision making. 
• Contribute to building the change initiatives with the division and drive the implementation of the change within business areas to achieve identified outcomes. 
• Lead, manage and support business support staff to ensure all administrative and business support processes are completed to a high standard. 

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the interpretation, and application of public sector financial management, human resource and procurement legislation, policies and frameworks. 
• High level analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and analyse policy, develop solutions to complex problems and provide high quality advice. 
• Proven effective consultative, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to liaise effectively with internal and external senior management and staff. 
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement business improvement initiatives, resolve problems and work autonomously to achieve organisational goals. 

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time. 

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QLD636604 Assistant Business Manager RD (PDF, 950KB)
  Role Description