Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Business Advisor (527575)

Department of Health

Finance

EP - Revenue Management

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 11 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Finance & Business Support team partners with leaders across the Royal Hobart Hospital and Integrated Services Group to provide strategic business support, financial stewardship, workforce and establishment planning, governance, reporting and business improvement services. Working closely with executives, directors and managers, the team delivers trusted advice, analysis and coordination to support informed decision-making, organisational performance and the delivery of high-quality services.

The Role

Provide leadership and supervision of administrative staff including performance management and program development that will ensure duties are completed accurately and efficiently within agreed timeframes and resources.

Provide high level advice and support to the Manager Business Support on establishment management, recruitment, orientation, contract management, and leave analysis; including identifying operational related issues and providing options, solutions, and recommendations to achieve service delivery objectives.

Develop and maintain effective networks and relationships with staff, management, and other key internal and external stakeholders including provide information, support, and advice to relevant stakeholders.

You will need

Experience in supervising and motivating staff and a team, including identifying training and professional development needs.

Sound knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire that knowledge, of the THS Business Support operational environment, including the organisational framework under which it operates.

Sound knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire that knowledge, of the Tasmanian Government human resources, purchasing, and business management frameworks and associated legislation, with the capacity to provide support, advice and make recommendations to senior management as required.

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

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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

$102,027 to $106,985 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

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

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 Advisor - Finance and Business Support (B5).docx

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.docx

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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

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

Daniel Reardon

0417 389 979

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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