An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Business Advisor to join our Finance and Business Services team. The role will provide high level business support to the Research and Clinical Trials team through assisting in the provision of cost-effective, business focused operational and strategic resource management advice and expertise. The role is also required to assist the division to coordinate and manage financial, human and other resources, procurement and contract management processes for the division. You will provide the effective and timely coordination of finance and business support functions enabling business continuity and success through quality assurance in the form of valuable and ethical compliance and governance, assisting management’s decision-making processes.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Business Advisor to join our Finance and Business Services team. The role will provide high level business support to the Research and Clinical Trials team through assisting in the provision of cost-effective, business focused operational and strategic resource management advice and expertise.  The role is also required to assist the division to coordinate and manage financial, human and other resources, procurement and contract management processes for the division. You will provide the effective and timely coordination of finance and business support functions enabling business continuity and success through quality assurance in the form of valuable and ethical compliance and governance, assisting management's decision-making processes.  

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage and ensure the business support functions operate consistently and effectively, enabling strategic objectives and legislative obligations to be met including overseeing the finance functions and business activities of the research and clinical trial division, including monitor compliance with financial legislation and Qld Health policies.
• Provide professional services and advice in relation to research and clinical trial financial management to Executive, Directors and stakeholders within a complex multi-disciplinary service.
• Manage and coordinate a program of work which assesses financial standards compliance across a range of transaction types, delegations and commitments; including but not limited to procurement, contract management, payroll and establishment.
• Advise, consult and negotiate with senior managers and researchers in the management of the budget and other business support activities, including assisting in the development of complex documentation for decision by senior officers (briefing papers, concept briefs, business cases and funding submissions and acquittals) and research activity and costing data to support submissions and enable confident decision making to occur.

Remuneration value up to $148 323 p.a, comprising salary between $121 360 - $129 998 p.a, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (A06). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

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Further information

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

Documents

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• Applicant Information (PDF)
  
  SC669337_RD (PDF)