HealthAnswers Operations Manager - Location Negotiable within Southern NSW LHD
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2026
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Location: Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health District
Remuneration: $51.77 - $61.40 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 hpw
Requisition ID: REQ530962
Application Close: 25 November 2024
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern.
What we offer
• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
• Annual Leave Loading
Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District
What you'll be doing
Health Answers is a partnership which aims to improve regional health by supporting research and evidence development, promoting service and academic collaboration and promoting the swift translation of research into health care practice. This position works closely with health sector and university partners to support the Director in progressing the implementation of the Health ANSWERS strategic direction.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant area (Business administration, Management or other relevant qualification) or equivalent industry experience. Experience in the health sector is an advantage, but is not essential.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating daily operations, administrative tasks, and support services, whilst ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Capability to support strategic planning and implementation of initiatives through research, analysis, and providing comprehensive administrative support to senior management.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workflows to balance administrative service needs with business priorities. This includes organising a large volume of documents / information whilst ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and security of sensitive information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, prepare detailed reports, and manage correspondence.
- Experience in coordinating and managing projects, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and outcomes, and ensuring effective team collaboration.
- Ability to assist in budget preparation and monitoring, track financial expenditures, and ensure compliance with institutional financial policies and procedures.
- Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact (contact person) should you require assistance. The contact person will be the convenor.
If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Moscova on Michelle.Moscova@health.nsw.gov.au
