The Team:
The Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Service (TCGS) is a multidisciplinary team including clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, research staff and allied health and administrative support staff. Together, the TCGS team delivers a Statewide service based at the RHH which manages general and cancer genetics referrals for paediatric, adult and prenatal cases. Clinicians at TCGS see people across Tasmania by telehealth and in person in Hobart and in outreach clinics to the North and North West of the State.
The Operations Manager will provide high level expertise in the operational leadership for the administrative, planning and service delivery aspects of the Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Service (TCGS), working in collaboration with the medical and allied health leadership positions of the TCGS.
You will need to:
- Manage the performance and development of the administrative team and coordinate the business operations, including providing day to day financial, human and physical resource management and oversee all operational and nonclinical aspects of the TCGS in collaboration with the clinical leadership team.
- Provide leadership and specialist advice on strategic planning, business planning and management of procurement processes including preparation of Ministerial correspondence.
- In partnership with the Stream Business Manager, provide reports and advice on the operational performance of the TCGS including the service KPIs, providing high-level advice to support cost centre management, revenue maximisation, projections, purchasing functions and financial delegations.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $128,102 to $134,832 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Current Working with Children Registration
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Rachel Pope-Couston
Acting Manager and Senior Genetic Counsellor
(03) 6166 8296
rachel.pope-couston@ths.tas.gov.au
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