Deputy Operations Manager

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.

• Permanent position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 5 Level 1 (HS5)
• Located in Gippsland/Traralgon
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO) Department is a unit of a comprehensive cancer service provided by Alfred Health. The department is comprised of two units, Alfred Radiation Oncology (ARO) located in the South Block at The Alfred and Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO), located at Latrobe Regional Hospital. Together the two units provide the full range of radiation oncology and radiation therapy services (with the exception of paediatrics) in addition to some specialized services with both state and national significance.

The Role

The Deputy Operations Manager Radiation Oncology assists the Director of Radiation Oncology and Operations Manager in the operational management of Radiation Oncology Services at Alfred Health with a particular focus on operational site management at GRO and financial reporting. The position is primarily based at GRO however travel between the two sites may be required.

The Deputy Operations Manager supports the Operations Manager in service delivery, development, financial management, promotion of the service, quality and patient safety and infrastructure management and planning.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential                 

• A health service management or business management qualification
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in health
• Strong experience in financial management including financial monitoring, budgeting and forecasting
• Previous experience in staff management
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership and management experience                       

Desirable

• Previous experience in management within a Radiation Oncology Service
• Knowledge and experience in procurement, tender and infrastructure planning processes

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cath Beaufort, Operations Manager Radiation Oncology - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 11th October 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