Support Services Manager

Job no: 725358
Work type: Full Time
Location: Canberra
Categories: Unit Manager

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Support Services Manager

  • Lead high-performing teams and drive operational excellence.
  • Influence business outcomes through people, performance and culture.
  • Join a values-driven organisation with genuine career progression.

THE POSITION

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a driven manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building strong teams, developing people and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and managing day-to-day support service operations across the hospital
  • Managing workforce planning, rostering, staffing allocation and leave management
  • Driving service excellence through audits, inspections and compliance monitoring
  • Ensuring adherence to healthcare cleaning standards, infection prevention protocols and workplace safety requirements
  • Managing budgets, labour costs, stock control and operational performance
  • Leading recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development of team members
  • Investigating incidents, hazards and customer feedback, implementing effective corrective actions
  • Building strong partnerships with hospital stakeholders and clinical teams
  • Creating a positive team culture focused on safety, respect and engagement
  • Identifying opportunities for service improvement and business growth

THE PERSON

You are an experienced operational leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional service outcomes while developing high-performing teams.

You will bring:

  • Proven experience managing support services, facilities or operational teams in a large and complex environment
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop diverse teams
  • Demonstrated experience managing rosters, workforce planning and labour costs
  • A genuine commitment to workplace safety and compliance
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong administrative and computer skills, with experience using workforce management and reporting systems
  • The ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards in a dynamic environment
  • A commitment to continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and operational excellence
  • A current Police Check or willingness to obtain one

Highly regarded:

  • Previous experience within a healthcare or hospital environment
  • Understanding of healthcare cleaning standards and infection prevention practices
  • Experience with systems such as Deputy, payroll platforms, audit tools and reporting software
  • Recruitment and interviewing experience

THE BENEFITS

  • Lead a critical support services function within a major healthcare facility
  • Diverse leadership role with significant operational responsibility
  • Structured onboarding and comprehensive training program
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Supportive team culture that values safety, quality and continuous improvement
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to a wide range of corporate benefits and discounts
  • Career opportunities with one of the world's leading support services organisations

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