Business Manager

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health invites applications for a Health Manager Level 3 within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. The role supports the Division of Women’s and Children’s and the Division of Aged and Integrated Care, providing data, reporting and budget insights to drive performance and service improvements.

You will partner with divisional management, lead strategic evaluation, manage resources, coach stakeholders and champion continuous improvement in a dynamic health environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Health Management or related field.
• Experience with budgeting and strategic/service planning and evaluation.
• Strong relationship-building to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with sound recommendations across clinical services.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently in a high-volume work environment.
• Experience in a dynamic environment with continuous improvement and change.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to coach executives and stakeholders.
• Advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Division of Women’s and Children’s and the Division of Aged and Integrated Care with data, reporting and insights.
• Develop strong partnerships with divisional management to support decision-making.
• Assist in managing resources and budgets to meet strategic objectives.
• Coach and support stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and change.

Skills

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder relationships

Analytical thinking

Project management

Continuous improvement

Communication & presentation

MS Office

Health information systems

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Health Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Health information systems

Job description

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration:$137,525 - $156,231 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ704208
Applications Close: 25November 2026

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. This position will be responsible for suporting the Division of Women's and Children's and the Division of Aged and Integrated Care. The Business Manager is responsible for developing strong partnerships with the divisional management of the respective portfolio and will be an integral member of the divisional management team bringing data, reporting and related insights to the decision making process on performance and service matters for the respective portfolio.
This position requires exceptional attention to detail and an investigative nature; providing high-quality information, recommendations and business support to the divisional management team of the designated portfolio area to support efficient and effective management of resources and budgets, assist the facilities to meet their strategic objectives and operational targets.
The incumbent will be required to coach and support stakeholders within the designated portfolio and be motivated to assist in the achievement of SESLHD's strategic objectives.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Health Management or a related discipline or a combination of study and work experience.
• Previous experience with budgeting and demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills including influencing internal and external stakeholders to support strategically and operationally effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide sound advice and recommendations across a range of clinical services.
• Demonstrated skills in managing a number of projects concurrently, with varying timeframes and workloads, in a high volume work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a rapidly changing environment, with a continuous improvement approach to identify opportunities and implement change in partnership with the business.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to coach executive-level and other stakeholders to achieve results.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, including working knowledge of Health industry information systems and proficient self-directed learning skills to ensure contemporary knowledge is maintained.

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.