Manager Business Services, Queensland Health

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Business Services Branch as the Manager Business Services! The role of Manager, Business Services, Business Services Branch is responsible for ensuring contemporary financial management/accounting, human resource, and procurement processes to enable the effective delivery of a Division's services. The successful person: We are seeking a highly skilled professional with proven expertise in the interpretation and application of contemporary financial management, human resource, and procurement legislation, policies, and frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to analyse and integrate information from diverse sources, using sound judgment to identify key issues in complex situations. Experience in leading, managing, and developing diverse teams in high-pressure environments is essential. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with a demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate, and influence staff at all levels. They will also provide authoritative advice to senior management on a range of complex organizational issues and prepare detailed submissions, briefings, and reports. Your key responsibilities: Oversee the development and maintenance of all policies and processes/procedures relating to financial management and contract management. Lead the preparation of a Division's financial statement and other required departmental reporting requirements and identify and deliver improvements in the Division's finance capability and systems in alignment with contemporary practices and/or on direction from the Executive Leadership Team. Provide high quality support, advice, information and guidance on all matters detailed above to a Deputy Director-General for provision to the Executive Leadership Team and senior staff to enable informed investment decisions and effective financial management at a Divisional level. Deliver on agreed outcomes as determined in strategic, business and operational business plans. Constantly review and improve finance and human resource business processes and actively promote innovation to reduce waste and rework. Manage and coordinate systems/processes for strategic business management and financial service developments incorporating evidence-based practice and establishing mechanisms for the ongoing monitoring, reporting and evaluation of initiatives. About us The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference. The Corporate Services Division provides support services necessary for Queensland Health to function effectively and deliver essential health services. The Division is responsible for major corporate functions including financial, legal and human resources services, information management services and overseeing key governance functions such as risk, audit and compliance. The Division is committed to being ‘partners in health service efficiency and quality'. Our aim is to provide multi-dimensional successful partnerships that foster linkages to strengthen relationships in the delivery of our services. The Business Services Branch works in collaboration with each division within the Department of Health to provide expert human resource, financial and procurement advice. The branch delivers timely, customer-focused administrative support enabling divisions to meet strategic and operational priorities. A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading Flexible working arrangements Career training and development To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr