Job no: 0037753 Location: Shepparton Role type: Full-time; Continuing Department: Rural Health Salary: An attractive remuneration package to be negotiated; plus 17% super pa
About the Role
As the Department Manager for the Department of Rural Health (DRH), you will take on a critical leadership role. You will oversee the operational performance across education, research, financial management, and business services. Working closely with the Head of Department and School Manager, you will ensure efficient use of resources, the continuous development of systems, and alignment with the department's strategic goals. Key to this role is your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with health services and partner organisations. You will also help cultivate a positive and productive work culture. This position requires you to reside near one of DRH's key sites in Shepparton, Ballarat, or Wangaratta, spending a minimum of two days per week at the DRH's Shepparton site.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a collaborative leader with outstanding interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence, with the ability to influence senior leaders and effectively manage stakeholders at all levels. A team player at heart, you excel at fostering strong partnerships and thrive in a large, complex service- oriented environment.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Rural Health
The Department of Rural Health, part of the prestigious Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne, has been making a significant impact on rural healthcare for more than 20 years. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, and Wangaratta, as well as associations with over 40 rural towns in Victoria, we are dedicated to providing professional health education and research training in a rural context. Our mission is to grow and develop the rural health workforce. We achieve this through strong partnerships with the local community and healthcare providers, ensuring our programs remain relevant and connected.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
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Advertised: 06 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time