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Business Manager
Herston
Provide strategic financial leadership and business advice that supports sustainable service delivery across Metro North Mental Health.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN688254 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary Full Time until 31 January 2027 |
| Contact person | Poonam Kalwar |
| Contact details | Poonam.Kalwar@health.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Business Manager provides high-level financial leadership, strategic advice and operational support to Metro North Mental Health. Working as a key advisor to the Finance Manager and Mental Health Senior Executive Leadership Team, the role contributes to sustainable service delivery through expert financial management, business planning, performance monitoring and resource allocation.
The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and activity analysis while providing strategic insights to support service planning and decision-making. The role also leads business improvement initiatives, develops financial modelling and business cases, manages governance and compliance requirements, and fosters strong partnerships with clinical and operational stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide expert financial management, strategic advice and business support to executive leaders to enable sustainable and effective service delivery.
- Lead budget development, forecasting, financial analysis and performance reporting, providing recommendations to support informed decision-making.
- Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analyses to support service planning, funding strategies and operational improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical and operational stakeholders while providing timely and practical financial advice.
- Lead and develop staff, support governance and compliance requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement across business and finance functions.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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