About the role
Mater Health Brisbane are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Service Manager to drive efficiency and support service delivery across several key specialties. This position is being offered as permanent full time, 38 hours per week, based at South Brisbane.
You will join a team of Service Managers, who work in partnership with nominated specialty Medical Directors to support the strategic direction of the specialty, in line with organisational goals and key performance indicators. The role works collaboratively across all divisions and teams relevant to the patient journey, including outpatients and inpatients, to facilitate a better experience for the patient, increase engagement and satisfaction and maximise revenue opportunities.
The position reports to the Director of Operations – Ambulatory & Outpatients (AOPS). In this role you will be a member of the AOPS leadership team, helping to respond to escalations and queries, whilst leading and supporting improvement and change management initiatives across the service.
Salary range: $57.87 - $61.99 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and +
What you’ll be doing
The role of Service Manager will see you drive efficiency and improvement in line with organisation goals and key performance indicators.
Responsibilities for the role will include:
1. Optimise access, flow and experience of the patient journey, in collaboration with clinical team and key stakeholders. This includes demand/capacity review and planning, service scheduling (including specialist clinics & theatre allocation), and implementation of evidence-based models of care with consideration to modality, provider and technology
2. Collate, analyse and report data to improve service and inform strategic direction, in collaboration with clinical team and key stakeholders, including monitoring, review and response of efficiency, quality and safety measures
3. Use project improvement methodologies to drive continuous improvement, addressing outpatient and surgical reform agendas, including application of SOSIS/GESIS/ESSIS and other guidelines within specialty
4. Participate in risk management, safety and quality, and evidence-based practice and research activities that support the provision of quality, cost effective care
5. Relationship management across internal and external stakeholders
About you
To be considered for this role, you must have:
6. Tertiary level qualifications in relevant management/project management/quality improvement, or working towards same, with post-graduate qualifications highly regarded
7. Previous exposure to health care environment at senior level
8. High level written/verbal/non-verbal skills in the areas of influencing/advocacy, negotiation, coaching and consultation
9. Strong leadership skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and advanced report/proposal writing skills
10. Competence in using electronic information systems
Why join us?
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11. Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
12. Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
13. Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
14. Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
15. Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
16. Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
17. Access to on-site, discounted parking
18. Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Applications close 3rd November 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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