Position Overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region.

Reporting to the General Manager (GM) the Business Manager is responsible for providing high level advice to, and co-ordinating, driving and delivering work undertaken by the GM.

As Business Manager you will work closely with the GM, the executive, and the teams that report to the GM. You will support the organisation to meet key compliance requirements, including undertaking ministerial and government business.

Duties

Under limited direction as Business Manager, you will operate with a high degree of independence reporting to the GM, you will:

1. Provide management and oversight of highly complex issues and projects.
2. Provide strategic and procedural advice on directorate and government issues, whether on request, in consultation with relevant areas, or on your own initiative.
3. Prepare strategic and complex submissions, reports, briefs and correspondence in relation to a diverse range of matters on behalf of the GM.
4. Liaise with CHS executives and their business units, other ACTPS directorates and external stakeholders on behalf of the GM.
5. Undertaking other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the section.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. High level communications skills, with demonstrated capability to effectively communicate with senior executive staff across the organisation and external stakeholders.
2. A demonstrated record of achievement in implementing organisational strategies to enhance service delivery and business functions.
3. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of initiative and drive.
4. Ability to adapt and be flexible to accommodate change and provide response services to meet the GMs needs.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Desirable

• Relevant knowledge and skills acquired either through formal studies or work experience in relation to ministerial and government business.
• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Relevant qualifications in public sector management and/or relevant public sector experience.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven highly developed research and analytical skills, with the demonstrated ability to make sound judgements on sensitive and complex issues.
2. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and the demonstrated ability to work with people across different levels.
3. Exceptional organisational skills and demonstrated ability to be proactive, flexible and to manage competing priorities while working under pressure and within tight timeframes in a dynamic work environment.
4. Demonstrated understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Work Environment Description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.