Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within eHealth. The Senior Business Officer reports directly to the Branch Manager and is accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of business functions in line with the branch's strategic goals and operational priorities. This role is responsible for achieving high-quality, timely unit outputs and fostering strong engagement, while ensuring alignment with and compliance to organisational and departmental administrative policies and standards.

Job details

What you'll do  

• Research, investigate and analyse policy to provide guidance and advice to senior management and branch staff pertaining to finance, compliance, human resources, information management, procurement and contract management matters, consulting with Senior Advisors of each area when necessary.
• Coordinate, prepare, monitor, and report on finance, compliance, human resources, information management, procurement, and contract management.
• Coordinate, prepare and monitor correspondence associated with financial, administrative, human resources and other matters as required.
• Lead and coordinate the full employee lifecycle with liaison of Hiring Managers including but not limited to attraction, recruitment and onboarding activities, retention and separation.
• Provide expert advice and support relating to Human Resource and Financial processes and systems, including technical support where possible.
• Develop and lead the implementation of business initiatives to further streamline operational processes.

About you  

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated experience in being a good team player contributing to a high performing team through a positive work ethic.
• Ability to encourage idea generation and put forward ideas, supporting a culture of innovation.
• Experience in supporting customers through providing confidential and complex support to Executive Management within large public-sector organisations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work within financial and human resource legislative requirements and use of the supporting budget, HR and payroll systems within large complex public-sector organisations.
• Proven effective consultative, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills appropriate to an environment of change.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, resolve problems and work autonomously to achieve organisational goals.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate business and administrative processes.
• High level analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and analyse policy, develop solutions to complex problems and provide high quality advice.

Why work with us?  

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

Competitive salaries 

• 12.75% superannuation  
• 17.5% leave loading 

Employee wellbeing & development 

• 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. 
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.  
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development. 

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.

Documents

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

• Senior Business Officer RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)