The Team:

Population Screening and Cancer Prevention oversees the delivery of the three national population cancer screening programs to the Tasmanian population, including breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening. The business unit also delivers the Tasmanian Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service, a new service that provides public diagnostic breast imaging to Tasmanians.

The Role:

The Business Operations Manager manages the operational administrative functions for PSCP’s services, covering a broad range of areas, including finance, human resources, procurement, logistics and asset management. 

• Manage operational planning processes and supports financial processes including the development of business cases.
• Provide high level advice and support to the Group Director PSCP and managers on establishment management, including recruitment, contract management, leave analysis and provide information, support, and advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage asset and facilities including procurement, ensuring assets meet and are maintained according to relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.

You will need:

• Proven management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage financial, human, and physical resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement processes and contract management, with the ability to develop business cases, and manage, monitor, negotiate, and evaluate services provided.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), negotiation and conflict resolution skills and effectively liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a 6-month period.

*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: $107,899 to $122,292 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:

• 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:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

• Current Driver’s Licence

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: 

• Business Operations Manager - Band 6 (word)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Mahmoud Mahmoud
Phone number: 0429540461
Email address: mahmoud.mahmoud@ths.tas.gov.au

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