Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Ongoing
- Full Time (80 hours per fortnight)
- Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 6 (HS6)
- The Alfred Hospital
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
Alfred Health Support Services (AHSS) is responsible for the overall delivery of numerous Support Services functions, including Cleaning, Gardens and Grounds, Ancillary, Security, Ward Support, Food Services, Fleet Management and Car Parking, Waste, and Linen Management. The position of Operations Manager is a key Leadership and Operational role within the AHSS Leadership team.
The Role
The Operations Manager will collaborate as part of the AHSS Leadership team and assist the Deputy Director and Director of AHSS for Alfred Health in providing and maintaining responsibility for the effective management of the operational functions of the support services and will be required to oversee and manage key work streams, including Food Services, Ward Support/Ancillary and Cleaning services, where the mangers of these services will directly report to this role as set out in the AHSS Organisational Structure.
Experience and Qualifications Required
Knowledge
- Minimum Diploma in Business Management or equivalent
- A background of experience in managing staff at the supervisory / team leader level within Health Care facilities
- Extensive knowledge of Support Services and appropriate qualifications
- A background of experience in Support Services within Health and Aged Care facilities or equivalent
- Have the ability and adaptability to suggest, implement and participate in change
- Have completed or be willing to participate in training and education appropriate to improve skills required for the performance of the position
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to liaise effectively at an inter-departmental level with senior management, other department staff and external organisations
- Computer skills. Windows NT and Microsoft Office
- Able to assess and organise suitable training on an ongoing basis
Staff Benefits
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
- Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
- Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Steven Talbot, Deputy Director, Support Services - [email protected]
Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 6th June 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au