Job Summary
Assistant Business Services Manager
The Townsville Public Health Unit protects community health by focusing on populations rather than individuals. The multidisciplinary team includes public health physicians, nurses, Indigenous health workers, environmental health officers, epidemiologists, entomologists, health promoters, and support staff.
About Us
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across a vast geographic area. We operate multiple facilities and employ thousands of staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
* Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care through evidence-based practice and innovation.
* Career Growth: Access to structured development pathways and leadership opportunities.
* Supportive Culture: Inclusive, collaborative teams that value wellbeing and diversity.
* Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a lifestyle-friendly location.
Key Responsibilities
As the Assistant Business Services Manager, you will provide expert financial and business management advice to support the strategic and operational goals of the Townsville Public Health Unit. You will lead business support functions, manage compliance, and contribute to service delivery improvements across finance, HR, procurement, and contract management.
Requirements
* Demonstrated experience in financial and business management within a complex environment.
* Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
* Knowledge of Queensland Health policies and financial legislation.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* A salary between $ – $ per fortnight (AO6).
* 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with % loading.
* Generous employer contribution to superannuation of %.