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Assistant Business Manager - Surgical & Critical Care
The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside
A temporary full-time opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial and operational performance of a complex healthcare service through high-quality financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and business support.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/PCH692370 |
| Closing date | 25-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | For 4 months |
| Contact person | Michele Sullivan |
| Contact details | 0403 771 153 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Assistant Business Manager, you will assist in delivering financial management, budget monitoring and business advisory services across the Surgical & Critical Care Program. You will contribute to informed decision-making by providing timely financial information, analysis and recommendations to support operational and strategic objectives. Working closely with the Business Manager and service leaders, you'll help ensure sound financial governance while supporting initiatives that improve healthcare outcomes.
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:
- Assist in monitoring and advising on variations in expenditure, revenue and activity, which affect budgetary performance and activity targets, assist in finalisation of monthly service line and cost centre reporting and provide strategic advice on remedial action as appropriate.
- Provide a high level of financial and business advisory support including analysis of budget trends and investigation of variances. Present quality financial, staffing and activity data compared to budgets, targets, benchmarks and key performance indicators.
- Involvement in annual service line operating budget preparation and the regular forecasting process based on guidance and input from the service line Business Manager.
- Actively participate in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal systems, processes and work practices. Identify areas for improvement and recommend/implement enhancements to existing practices.
- Development of relationships and networks within the service line and across Metro North facilities to learn and develop from others and to promote and provide information and advice to others.
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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