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Business Manager - Institutes
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston
A temporary full-time opportunity to work closely with executive leaders, researchers and key stakeholders to drive financial sustainability, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong governance and operational performance.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN693042 |
| Closing date | 06-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary Full-time until 30th June 2027 |
| Contact person | Anne Dwyer |
| Contact details | (07) 3614 9668 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Business Manager - Institutes, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice across financial management, business planning, performance reporting, governance and commercial activities within Metro North Health's research and institute portfolio. Working closely with executive leaders, researchers and key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of innovative, high-quality and financially sustainable research and healthcare initiatives. You will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, provide insightful financial and operational analysis, and develop business cases and commercial models that support informed decision-making and future growth.
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:
- Support the research and institute teams to develop and implement research programs in line with Metro North Health's strategic vision and objectives.
- Support the research and institute executives in developing and implementing annual business plans, incorporating workforce, research requirements and operating budgets.
- Lead the process of budget and forecast preparation.
- Provide monthly reporting analysis and advice on institute and cost centre performance in terms of expenditure and FTE's.
- Undertake operational performance management activities, including data analysis and investigation, the provision of regular reports and recommendations to executive and cost centre managers, by monitoring and analysing data from relevant information systems in relation to budget, financial position and forecasts, human resource and workplace health and safety indicators.
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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