Manager Corporate Services (Medicare Local)
Job No:
38553
Location:
Warrnambool, VIC
- Newly created Senior Management role, delivering healthcare to communities in regional Victoria!
- Make your mark on a growing organisation - genuine opportunities for career progression!
- Attractive remuneration package (based on experience + qualifications) plus super, along with generous salary packaging options!
- Convenient location in Victoria's largest coastal city!
About the Organisation
The Great South Coast Medicare Local (GSCML) is a new collaborative partnership between Otway Division of General Practice, South West Primary Care Partnership and Southern Grampians Glenelg Primary Care Partnership. This Medicare Local comprises the LGAs of Southern Grampians, Glenelg, Moyne, Corangamite Shires and Warrnambool City Council.
GSCML aims to improve the health and well-being of these communities by facilitating a responsive, seamless and accessible primary health care. The organisation will work with the community to provide more information about the local health system, so community members can make informed decisions about their healthcare options. It will find innovative solutions to fill gaps in health care provision.
About Warrnambool
Situated on the majestic and rugged coastline of Victoria's Shipwreck Coast, Warrnambool offers an abundance of natural beauty, great shopping and entertainment for all ages. As the regional and cultural centre of South West Victoria, Warrnambool is a major provider in the fields of commerce, governance, social services, health, education, culture, the arts and recreation.
Warrnambool is a major destination for people travelling along tourist routes including the Great Ocean Road, Princes Highway and the Melbourne-Warrnambool railway. With a location adjoining both protected and exposed coastline and a strong maritime and built heritage, over 700,000 tourists visit the City each year to relax in the beach environmental and surrounding recreational precincts.
Physical attractions such as Lake Pertobe, the Hopkins and Merri Rivers, the Lady Bay foreshore and the prospect of whale watching provide a range of year-round activities.
About the Opportunity
Great South Coast Medicare Local has an exciting full time opportunity for a Manager Corporate Services to join their team, based in Warrnambool.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior management role in which you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the overall organisation - including monitoring performance against the strategic plan, overseeing contractual obligations, and maintaining strategic alliances.
As a key leader within this new organisation, you'll be in a position to ensure the Medicare Local services are established successfully with the public and healthcare providers within this beautiful region of Victoria.
More specifically, some of your daily duties will include:
- Providing supervision of teams to ensure the delivery of strategic outcomes, and being the first point of escalation by team leaders and managers;
- Advising and directing teams on the scope, content and method of service and support;
- Ensuring preparation of and compliance to team budgets;
- Assisting the CEO in the management of all existing business, including contract management and staffing;
- Producing reports for the CEO and Board on organisational performance against strategic plan and contracts;
- Developing and maintaining the staff training program;
- Ensuring GSCML achieves and maintains accreditation; and
- Acting as the organisation's principal Occupational Health & Safety Officer.
The successful applicant will be an experienced Manager with a significant background in the healthcare and/or community services sector, and preferably relevant tertiary qualifications. This is a role for a collaborative team player with experience in strategic planning, managing contracts, preparing tenders and maintaining accreditation. You'll undertake these duties with a strategic focus, while ISO certification as an Auditor and/or a RACGP certification will be an advantage.
You'll be highly experienced in preparing budgets and reports for senior management, as well as strong computer literacy and the ability to inspire and direct staff to consistently reach goals. Additionally, a current driver's licence is required, and you'll need to obtain a successful Criminal History check before commencement.
Most importantly, you'll have a commitment to improving community health outcomes.
GSMCL is proud of its great team of people to work with, and the unanimous dedication of its staff. As the organisation grows and expands, there will be genuine opportunities to advance your career.
Working within a flexible work environment, you'll maintain a healthy work/life balance in a centrally located and convenient location, with excellent road and transport routes to Melbourne!
You will be rewarded for your hard work and commitment with an attractive remuneration package (based on experience + qualifications) plus super, along with generous salary packaging options.
Please note: Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 15 October 2012.