Business Advisor (527575)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlements

Professional Development Support

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania leads the Finance & Business Support team, delivering trusted advice, analysis and coordination across hospitals and services. The role focuses on supervising administrative staff, guiding recruitment and establishment management, and building strong internal and external relationships to support informed decisions.

Permanent full-time, with a focus on developing a high-performing team, process improvement and effective governance across the Tasmanian health

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and motivating staff and identifying training needs.
• Knowledge of the Tasmanian Government HR, purchasing and business management frameworks.
• Ability to provide advice and recommendations to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision of administrative staff to ensure duties are completed accurately and efficiently within timeframes and resources.
• Provide high-level advice and support to the Manager Business Support on establishment management, recruitment, orientation, contract management, and leave analysis; including identifying issues and providing options and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain effective networks with staff, management and other stakeholders to provide information, support and advice.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

The Team

The Finance & Business Support team partners with leaders across the Royal Hobart Hospital and Integrated Services Group to provide strategic business support, financial stewardship, workforce and establishment planning, governance, reporting and business improvement services. Working closely with executives, directors and managers, the team delivers trusted advice, analysis and coordination to support informed decision-making, organisational performance and the delivery of high-quality services.

The Role

• Provide leadership and supervision of administrative staff including performance management and program development that will ensure duties are completed accurately and efficiently within agreed timeframes and resources.
• Provide high level advice and support to the Manager Business Support on establishment management, recruitment, orientation, contract management, and leave analysis; including identifying operational related issues and providing options, solutions, and recommendations to achieve service delivery objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective networks and relationships with staff, management and other key internal and external stakeholders including provide information, support and advice to relevant stakeholders.

You will need

• Experience in supervising and motivating staff and a team, including identifying training and professional development needs.
• Sound knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire that knowledge, of the THS Business Support operational environment, including the organisational framework under which it operates.
• Sound knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire that knowledge, of the Tasmanian Government human resources, purchasing and business management frameworks and associated legislation, with the capacity to provide support, advice and make recommendations to senior management as required.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary

$102,027 to $106,985 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Daniel Reardon

A/Manager - Finance and Business

0417 389 979

[e-mail]

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