Assistant Business Services Manager

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

uWorkin is hiring an Assistant Business Services Manager to provide high-level business support to the Mental Health Service Group in Townsville City. This permanent full-time role involves coordinating finance and business support functions, ensuring effective resource management and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the health industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to supervise staff effectively. Attractive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the health industry or similar complex environment.
• Ability to report and interpret financial data effectively.
• Experience in staff supervision aligned with human resource practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective coordination of finance and business support functions.
• Assist in managing financial, human, and other resources.
• Ensure compliance and governance in business operations.

Skills

Financial management interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Business improvement initiatives

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in business

Job description

Role Overview

The Assistant Business Services Manager provides high level business support to the Mental Health Service Group, through assisting in the provision of cost‑effective, business focused operational and strategic resource management advice and expertise.

This is a permanent full‑time role.

Job Details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full‑time
• Occupational group: Administration
• Classification: AO6
• Workplace Location: Townsville region
• Job ad reference: QLD/TV686023
• Closing date: 08-Jul-2026
• Fortnightly salary: $4,791.30 – $5,132.30
• Total remuneration: $140,939 – $152,773
• Job duration: Permanent full‑time
• Contact person: Kim Applin
• Contact details: [phone]. Access the National Relay Service.

About Your Opportunity

Provide the effective and timely coordination of finance and business support functions enabling business continuity and success through quality assurance in the form of valuable and ethical compliance and governance, assisting management's decision‑making processes.

The role also requires assistance to the Service Group to coordinate and manage financial, human and other resources, procurement and contract management processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the health industry (or other complex industry) supporting development of concise information and documentation for decision by senior officers, including briefing papers, concept briefs, business cases and financial and activity reports.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of contemporary financial management, human resource and procurement legislation, policies and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to report and interpret financial and activity related data, identifying cost drivers and exceptions.
• High level analytical skills, including ability to interpret and analyse data, identify cost drivers and exceptions, develop solutions to complex problems and provide high quality advice.
• Proven effective consultative, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to liaise with internal and external senior management and staff.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement business improvement initiatives, resolve problems, and work autonomously to achieve organisational goals including experience in or ability to identify service needs to develop budgets, plan and procurement of goods and services, support strategic and operational goals in a complex multi‑disciplinary environment of organisation change, evolution and expansion.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff in line with quality human resource management practices, supporting team members to develop skills and knowledge to build capacity in a changing business environment.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family‑friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4,791.30 – $5,132.30 per fortnight (AO6)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• Salary Sacrificing options may be available
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

Requirements

• Highly desirable: a relevant tertiary qualification in business would be highly regarded.

Contact and Application

Enquiries: Kim Applin, [phone].

Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686023.

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July 2026.

Further Information

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