Business Manager RNSH Division of Surgery
Work closely with the Division of Surgery and Anaesthetics within RNSH and lead divisional finance, revenue and business initiatives.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $2,829.76 - $3,371.44 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ638696
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital - Finance
What you'll be doing
- Under the direction of the NSRHS Financial Controller, this position is responsible for the provision of finance, business and analysis functions for the Division of Surgery and Anaesthesia within RNSH. This includes the provision and oversight of the Divisions finance & business management, accounting, performance monitoring and service planning systems.
- The provision of financial and resource management information to managers within the Division and assistance in its analysis.
- Support the Divisional Operations Manager, by ensuring designated business portfolios/ units efficiently and effectively manage financial resources and budgets. This contribution will assist RNSH to meet financial targets, obligations and KPIs.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Tell us about a time you improved theatre or anaesthetic service performance (e.g., utilisation, cancellations, overtime, turnaround time) by using data and stakeholder engagement. What was the problem, what did you analyse, what did you change, and what measurable results did you deliver?
- Can you identify the key cost drivers in a Surgery and Anaesthesia division and explain how you would respond if one of these cost drivers began trending in the wrong direction? In your answer, please include how you would investigate the root cause, implement corrective actions, and communicate the issue and planned response to clinicians and divisional leadership.
Public hospitals operate within strict funding, policy, and industrial constraints, and business managers often need to deliver outcomes without having full authority to change these settings. Can you describe how you would work effectively within these constraints to support decision making and help clinicians and leaders navigate competing priorities?
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For role related queries or questions contact Rebekah Oh on rebekah.oh@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 17 February 2026
Interviews scheduled for 19 February 2026
