Assistant Business Manager

About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide assistance to the Business Manager by undertaking a range of financial functions including those activities associated with the financial management arising from statutory requirements, financial analysis, budget reporting, accrual accounting processes and general ledger activities. The role is to be performed in a manner that promotes the provision of quality and timely financial information and advice to the Metro North Hospital and Health Service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values, as outlined below.
Assist in monitoring and advising on variations in expenditure, revenue and activity, which affect budgetary performance and activity targets, assist in finalisation of monthly service line and cost centre reporting and provide strategic advice on remedial action as appropriate.
Provide a high level of financial and business advisory support including analysis of budget trends and investigation of variances. Present in a written and oral form quality financial, staffing and patient activity data compared to budgets, targets, benchmarks and key performance indicators.
Participate in the decision-making process through the attendance at the:
Professional Services Service Line Performance Meetings & Senior Executive Group Meetings.
RBWH Business Manager Meetings, as required
Other resource management teams and forums as appropriate.
Support strategic and operational planning activities.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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