An amazing permanent fulltime opportunity is now available:
Business Manager - Department of Medicine
The Team
The Business Team at Hospitals North is committed to fostering a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. We pride ourselves on building a team that is not only highly skilled, but also diverse, inclusive, and truly collaborative. Our environment encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, ensuring that each team member has the opportunity to develop their capabilities and contribute meaningfully.
As part of the Business Team, you will work alongside dedicated team who are passionate about supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. We provide financial expertise, strategic insight, and practical business advice to managers and leaders across Hospitals North, helping to inform decisions that directly impact the healthcare of the greater Launceston region.
We actively support one another, celebrate achievements, and maintain a dynamic and adaptable approach to meeting challenges. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or bringing extensive experience, you will find a supportive network, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.
The Role
Provide the Directors (Clinical and Nursing) of the Department of Medicine with high-level business expertise, advice, recommendations and support including strategic planning, business planning, management of procurement processes, contract management and management of both financial and non-financial operations including human resources, policies, projects and asset management.
Act as the key link for the overall Department of Medicine business management. This includes financial management, statistical information, budgetary issues, performance monitoring, specific or major research, investigations or reviews as required.
As a member of the Department of Medicine, develop standards, performance indicators and financial reports for the Department, in addition to representing the Department on committees as required.
Working directly with the Directors (Clinical and Nursing) in the Department of Medicine, the position reports to the Manager – Finance and Business, and is expected to:
Work with a high degree of autonomy and considerable independence in undertaking the responsibilities of the position in a complex specialised environment.
Work closely with the Manager – Finance and Business to assist with providing financial and business support, undertaking reporting, analysis and providing other information in relation to the financial operations of the Department of Medicine as required.
Work collaboratively with members of the Department of Medicine Management Team and Services.
Utilise expertise and initiative in leading activities, including analyses, risk identification and management, reporting and preparing options and recommendations and developing and implementing solutions for improving service delivery outcomes.
Provide support, guidance, and instruction to others within Department of Medicine in undertaking specific tasks and projects.
You will need
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
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
$111,754 to $126,579 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
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
- 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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in a business / management or related field
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.
Name: Sonia Tuff
Position: Manager - Finance & Business
Phone number: (03) 6777 6881
Email address: sonia.tuff@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.