About us

Diabetes Australia is committed to improving the lives of people living with, and at risk of developing, diabetes. Diabetes Australia also seeks to reduce the impact of diagnosis on families, communities and government.

We achieve our mission and values, working in collaboration with member organisations, consumers, health professionals, researchers, and the community.

Role Purpose

The Manager Health Services QLD is part of the Queensland Leadership team and is accountable for the management of the health professionals that deliver the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), the My Health for Life program, and other service delivery contracts.

The role is responsible for providing leadership, governance and support to Health Professionals working in Queensland.

Required Capabilities

Essential

• Post graduate qualification/s in a health-related discipline with at least 5 years' experience working a health environment or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams and complex service delivery contracts within a health environment.
• Demonstrated management skills including planning, budgeting and service evaluation.
• Proven ability to lead staff to embrace change, mitigate risks and seek to collaboratively drive and deliver quality outcomes in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to build internal and external networks and leverage off them to gain support and commitment to outcomes for local team.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes and operations.
• Proven high level written, verbal and electronic communication skills, and ability to successfully manage communications across a range of sectors.
• Passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion and actively coach and mentor others.

Any offer of employment may be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Some afterhours may be required for this role.

Questions or want to find out more? Please get in touch with Sandra Harrison at [email protected], using the subject line: Manager Health Services - QLD enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Thank you - We look forward to receiving your application.