Business Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for an appropriately qualified executive to join this progressive company.
NEATS provides a three-year course of education and training for fully registered medical practitioners seeking to enter General Practice. Training is based on an apprenticeship model in hospital and community settings with extensive use of the training opportunities available in private general practices. Successful completion of both the training requirements and the College examination leads to the award of Fellowship of the RoyalAustralianCollege of General Practitioners and/or The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and vocational registration. Additional information about NEATS may be obtained by visiting www.neats.com.au
Position Objective
The Business Manager (BM) reports to a Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the management of a regional office (human and other resources) located at Moree and contractors located throughout the NEATS region. The role will report to an interim CEO for a period of six months (end 2008) or until such time as a decision is finalised with respect to the company merging with another entity or continuing current operations.
The BM will provide leadership within the organisation, and will develop, implement and report on the organisation’s strategic and business plans in accordance with the requirements of the Board and CEO. In particular, the BM will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation’s activities and reporting meet all legal requirements, and the requirements of contracts with GPET and other funding bodies.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
1. Excellent, proven management skills across the breadth of upper level management including but not restricted to financial, human, risk, strategic and environmental management.
2. Excellent written, oral communication skills and presentation skills.
3. Demonstrated high level leadership skills.
4. Demonstrated skills in the development and implementation of business plans, on time and within budget.
5. Highly developed negotiation skills.
6. Driver’s licence.
Desirable:
1. Previous experience in the development and delivery of educational curricula, particularly in medicine.
2. Understanding of the current and developing contexts of postgraduate education for General Practice.
3. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and well developed competency with MYOB, QuickBooks and Quicken Payroll.
The position will be for a contract period to 31 December 2009 in line with the current core government contract which is due for renewal at that time. The role attracts a base salary package of up to $100,000 per annum including statutory superannuation.
Further information including a copy of the position description may be obtained by contacting Mr Marc Prospero or Mr Patrick Worthing on 02 6752 7354 or ceo@neats.com.au.
Applications should be made in writing, addressing the selection criteria and include 2 professional referees. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 20 June 2008. Please address applications to, CEO, NEATS, PO Box 838, Moree NSW 2400.