Southern Queensland Rural Health
Full-time, fixed-term position through to 31 December 2027
Base salary will range from $135,300 - $143,081 (HEW Level 9) + 17% Superannuation
Ideal management-level, leadership opportunity working with a diverse range of industry partners and senior stakeholders.
Based at Southern Queensland Rural Health in Toowoomba

About This Opportunity 

We are eagerly seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager, Operations to join us at Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) to manage the operational and administrative functions of the unit, ensuring organisational and financial sustainability. This is the perfect opportunity to diversify your career in higher education and lead the SQRH team as they aim to make a real and positive difference to regional healthcare in Queensland, and the education of our students and future healthcare professionals.

In this role, you will:

Support the Director in leading and managing the daily operations, strategic development, risk management, quality improvement, reporting, and business functions of SQRH, while providing high-level advice, overseeing administrative processes, and delivering special projects as needed.
Oversee and manage SQRH’s financial, human, and physical resources - supporting budget and grant processes, leading administrative staff, ensuring compliance, and driving performance.
Foster effective internal and external communication, liaising with key stakeholders across academia, healthcare, industry and government.

Our ideal candidate will bring a wealth of senior management expertise and be committed to improving access to quality health services for rural and remote Australians.

Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply (employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment).

For further information, please click here to view the full appointment booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Cotter at director_sqrh@uq.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume 
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section found within the appointment booklet above

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday 24th October at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-56317).

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