Operations Manager

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Austin Hospital
Permanent Full Time

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. 

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a dynamic Operations Manager to join the Chief Operating Officers (COO) team. The COO's Directorate encompasses several key functional areas that deliver a range of organisation wide strategic and operational services which include: clinical operations, health service strategy and planning, Whole of Health Service access, service development and integration and enterprise program management.

Reporting to the COO, the Operations Manager is essential to the effective coordination of core business within the COO’s Directorate.  Supporting the COO and the Executive Director Operations (EDO) the role supports a range of cross Directorate functions to achieve the organisations strategic objectives and operational requirements.

 

To be successful in this role you must:

• Demonstrated ability to gather, collate, analyse and present data in understandable formats
• High level analytical and problem solving skills that enable reporting on complex issues, sound decision making, timely responses and creative solutions
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of improvement, change and project management methodologies
• Experience in group facilitation
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and collaboration skills
• Proven judgement and discretion and the ability to make decisions and recommendations where diverse interests need to be considered
• Demonstrated ability to coach for improved performance
• Demonstrated ability to consult, and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian and Victorian Healthcare system
• Ability to work across multiple areas of the organisation
• Ability to prioritise work and competing priorities
• Relevant tertiary qualification

Work with us!  Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working with Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Application Instructions:

Click on ‘Apply Now’ at the end of this page. You will be directed to sign in/register through the Austin Health Careers Site. Complete the registration process as prompted.

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response)
• Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)
• Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)

Enquiries: Shelley Castree-Croad
Ph: (03) 9496 5683
Applications Close: 20/07/2018

To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button below.