Support Services Manager
Job no: 725358
Work type: Full Time
Location: Canberra
Categories: Unit Manager
Support Services Manager
- Lead high-performing teams and drive operational excellence.
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Influence business outcomes through people, performance and culture.
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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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