Manager Business Administration

Department Of Health - Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Flexible leave entitlements

Employee support programs

Job summary

Queensland Health seeks a Manager Business Administration to lead financial, HR, procurement, contract and business management services aligning with the Office of the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Officer's priorities.

You will provide strategic direction, ensure governance, and drive improvements while mentoring staff to deliver high-quality outcomes across the division. Strong stakeholder engagement and change management are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven high level experience in financial management processes and standards.
• Strategic direction and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams with change adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills at a senior level.
• Ability to plan and implement business improvement and operational performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of financial, HR, procurement, contract and business management services to support strategic priorities.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on complex business, financial and operational matters with strong governance.
• Develop robust governance frameworks and drive corporate change initiatives.
• Mentor and develop staff to achieve Queensland Health's strategic objectives.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic direction

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in Business/Finance

Tools

ERP/financial systems

Procurement software

Contract management tools

Job description

As the Manager Business Administration, you will lead the delivery of high-quality financial, human resource, procurement, contract and business management services that support the strategic priorities of the Office of the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Officer. You will provide expert advice to senior leadership on complex business, financial and operational matters, ensuring strong governance, accountability and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements. The role is responsible for driving business improvement initiatives, managing investment and financial performance, overseeing procurement and contractual activities, and developing robust governance frameworks that enhance organisational effectiveness. You will prepare high-level briefings, reports and strategic documents, lead the implementation of corporate and operational change initiatives, and represent the Division in key forums and stakeholder engagements. As a people leader, you will foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and professional excellence, while mentoring and developing staff to deliver outstanding business outcomes and support the achievement of Queensland Health's strategic objectives.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Proven high level experience and knowledge of financial management processes, methodologies and standards.
• Proven ability to provide strategic direction and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, including displaying behaviours that consistently model personal drive, initiative, responsiveness and adaptability to change.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills at a senior level, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior executives of the Department.
• Ability to plan, manage, implement and provide strategic solutions and direction in business improvement and operational performance initiatives that initiatives within a complex environment.

Why work with us?

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

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• 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.
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• 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.

Queensland Health is the state's largest healthcare provider. We are committed to ensuring all Queenslanders have access to a range of public healthcare services aimed at achieving good health and well-being.

Through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services, as well as the Mater Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged care services and public health and health promotion programs.