Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is now seeking applications for a savvy Business Manager to join our Corporate Services area. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving business systems and processes that support Corporate Services departments working efficiently and effectively.  The role will initially focus on the brand new Regional Logistics and Distribution Centre (RLDC) facility in Cooper Street that provides South West Supply and Logistics, South West Linen and regional procurement services.

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, this role will be responsible for driving new growth, ensure financial and performance targets are achieved and that both internal and external customers have needs understood and expectations exceeded.

Position overview

• Be the business leader at a technical level across Corporate Services, namely the RLDC (supply, logistics, linen and procurement) and support services (food, environmental and retail) portfolios.

• Lead negotiation with external commercial suppliers on service delivery contracts and regular updates
• Operate successfully within agreed budgets, by developing and executing service level agreements with independent stakeholders,

• Full time, permanent role, based at the RLDC

What you bring

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership, negotiation skills, be very organised and able to handle multiple tasks, contracts and responsibilities all at once, whilst strategically thinking about how to successfully implement and develop business initiatives into the unit. They will be self motivated and a have worked in a similar health, not for profit or community services environment previously and understand how these environments and culture work to ensure Key Performance Indicators are meet.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 19 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health & Allied Services Manager and Administrate Workers (Victoria Public Sector)(Single interest employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check (where applicable)
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au