Business Manager - Health Service
Territory Executive Level 1 (TE1) – Christmas Island
Full Time Ongoing
Base Salary: $95,812 – 127,014 per annum
The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking a motivated, professional and suitably qualified person to join our team as Business Manager, based on Christmas Island.
The Business Manager is primarily responsible for delivering high quality administrative, financial and business management support to the Health Service Manager and the Health Service Stream. In addition, the Business Manager is responsible for undertaking key project, procurement and contract management activities.
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge of Commonwealth Government procurement policies and governance and financial processes. They will manage simultaneous tasks, thrive under pressure and deliver quality business outcomes.
Keen to achieve outcomes to support the delivery of Health Services, they will be highly motivated and want to make a difference. The ability to work across service streams effectively network and build strong partnerships across the IOTA, the wider department and external stakeholders and service providers is essential.
With demonstrated high level communication skills, an ability and experience in analysing information and documentation, preparing complex correspondence, managing open tender procurement process and preparing financial related documentation is essential. Experience in leading a small but busy multicultural team would be highly valued.
A strong demonstrated understanding of Australian Government procurement policies and governance and the IOTA governance arrangements and functions; the ability to work effectively in a remote and culturally-diverse environment; experience using government financial management systems (SAP), and tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance will be well regarded.
To be considered, applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance at baseline vetting level (must be an Australian citizen), satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Western Australian Working with Children Check and hold a driver's licence transferable to the Indian Ocean Territories. The successful candidate will undergo a pre-engagement health assessment.
In return, the successful candidate can expect:
· Competitive base salary, plus superannuation at 16% of base salary
· District allowance payable in addition to base salary
· Generous leave entitlements
· Annual return airfare assistance to Perth from Christmas Island
· Relocation assistance package, including heavily subsidised housing and vehicle if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories
For further information about this unique and exciting opportunity or for an application pack outlining how you can apply, please contact the IOT Human Resources Team at and quote position number
Applications close 4.00pm (Christmas Island local time) (CXT) (UTC+7),
Friday 30 January 2026